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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.57, 6,976.71 and 2,901.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.57, 6,976.71 and 2,901.94 is: 4,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.57 : 6,976.71 = 2,901.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.57/6,976.71 = 2,901.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.57x = 6,976.71 × 2,901.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.57x = 20,246,000.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246,000.08/5,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.69

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