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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.67, 6,946.79 and 3,044.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.67, 6,946.79 and 3,044.84 is: 4,201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.67 : 6,946.79 = 3,044.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.67/6,946.79 = 3,044.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.67x = 6,946.79 × 3,044.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.67x = 21,151,814.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,151,814.11/5,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.23

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