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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.75, 6,968.66 and 2,954.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.75, 6,968.66 and 2,954.28 is: 4,076.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.75 : 6,968.66 = 2,954.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.75/6,968.66 = 2,954.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.75x = 6,968.66 × 2,954.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.75x = 20,587,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587,358.09/5,049.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.91

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