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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.34, 7,541.67 and 2,949.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.34, 7,541.67 and 2,949.98 is: 4,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.34 : 7,541.67 = 2,949.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.34/7,541.67 = 2,949.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.34x = 7,541.67 × 2,949.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.34x = 22,247,775.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,247,775.67/5,029.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.60

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