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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.79, 6,934.27 and 3,034.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.79, 6,934.27 and 3,034.48 is: 4,188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.79 : 6,934.27 = 3,034.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.79/6,934.27 = 3,034.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.79x = 6,934.27 × 3,034.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.79x = 21,041,903.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,041,903.63/5,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,188.45

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