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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.48, 6,942.44 and 2,934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.48, 6,942.44 and 2,934.16 is: 4,049.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.48 : 6,942.44 = 2,934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.48/6,942.44 = 2,934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.48x = 6,942.44 × 2,934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.48x = 20,370,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,370,229.75/5,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.36

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