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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.05, 6,955.58 and 3,051.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.05, 6,955.58 and 3,051.69 is: 4,210.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.05 : 6,955.58 = 3,051.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.05/6,955.58 = 3,051.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.05x = 6,955.58 × 3,051.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.05x = 21,226,258.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226,258.67/5,041.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.68

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