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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.44, 6,977.52 and 2,931.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.44, 6,977.52 and 2,931.24 is: 4,044.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.44 : 6,977.52 = 2,931.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.44/6,977.52 = 2,931.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.44x = 6,977.52 × 2,931.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.44x = 20,452,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,452,785.72/5,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.90

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