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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.56, 6,948.52 and 2,938.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.56, 6,948.52 and 2,938.28 is: 4,055.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.56 : 6,948.52 = 2,938.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.56/6,948.52 = 2,938.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.56x = 6,948.52 × 2,938.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.56x = 20,416,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,416,697.35/5,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,055.31

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