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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.32, 6,976.88 and 2,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.32, 6,976.88 and 2,961.20 is: 4,086.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.32 : 6,976.88 = 2,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.32/6,976.88 = 2,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.32x = 6,976.88 × 2,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.32x = 20,659,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,659,937.06/5,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.77

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