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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.70, 7,545.81 and 2,951.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.70, 7,545.81 and 2,951.45 is: 4,427.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.70 : 7,545.81 = 2,951.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.70/7,545.81 = 2,951.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.70x = 7,545.81 × 2,951.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.70x = 22,271,043.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271,043.20/5,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.91

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