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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.60, 6,942.44 and 2,934.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.60, 6,942.44 and 2,934.12 is: 4,050.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.60 : 6,942.44 = 2,934.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.60/6,942.44 = 2,934.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.60x = 6,942.44 × 2,934.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.60x = 20,369,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,369,952.05/5,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.01

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