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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,045.92, 7,566.86 and 2,970.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,045.92, 7,566.86 and 2,970.12 is: 4,453.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,045.92 : 7,566.86 = 2,970.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,045.92/7,566.86 = 2,970.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,045.92x = 7,566.86 × 2,970.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,045.92x = 22,474,482.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,474,482.22/5,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.99

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