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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.05, 6,946.48 and 2,939.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.05, 6,946.48 and 2,939.39 is: 4,056.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.05 : 6,946.48 = 2,939.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.05/6,946.48 = 2,939.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.05x = 6,946.48 × 2,939.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.05x = 20,418,413.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418,413.85/5,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.06

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