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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,038.49, 6,954.51 and 2,943.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,038.49, 6,954.51 and 2,943.02 is: 4,062.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,038.49 : 6,954.51 = 2,943.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,038.49/6,954.51 = 2,943.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,038.49x = 6,954.51 × 2,943.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,038.49x = 20,467,227.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,467,227.25/5,038.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.18

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