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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.04, 6,967.92 and 2,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.04, 6,967.92 and 2,924.80 is: 4,036.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.04 : 6,967.92 = 2,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.04/6,967.92 = 2,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.04x = 6,967.92 × 2,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.04x = 20,379,772.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379,772.42/5,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.37

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