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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.83, 6,949.49 and 3,045.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.83, 6,949.49 and 3,045.51 is: 4,203.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.83 : 6,949.49 = 3,045.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.83/6,949.49 = 3,045.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.83x = 6,949.49 × 3,045.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.83x = 21,164,726.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,164,726.06/5,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.67

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