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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.43, 6,940.92 and 3,041.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.43, 6,940.92 and 3,041.07 is: 4,196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.43 : 6,940.92 = 3,041.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.43/6,940.92 = 3,041.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.43x = 6,940.92 × 3,041.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.43x = 21,107,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,107,823.58/5,030.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.03

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