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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.42, 6,954.76 and 2,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.42, 6,954.76 and 2,944.14 is: 4,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.42 : 6,954.76 = 2,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.42/6,954.76 = 2,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.42x = 6,954.76 × 2,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.42x = 20,475,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,475,787.11/5,040.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,062.32

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