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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.43, 6,954.28 and 2,943.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.43, 6,954.28 and 2,943.55 is: 4,062.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.43 : 6,954.28 = 2,943.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.43/6,954.28 = 2,943.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.43x = 6,954.28 × 2,943.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.43x = 20,470,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,470,270.89/5,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.02

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