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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.95, 6,961.65 and 2,920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.95, 6,961.65 and 2,920.48 is: 4,030.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.95 : 6,961.65 = 2,920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.95/6,961.65 = 2,920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.95x = 6,961.65 × 2,920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.95x = 20,331,359.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,331,359.59/5,044.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,030.04

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