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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.62, 6,970.69 and 2,954.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.62, 6,970.69 and 2,954.34 is: 4,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.62 : 6,970.69 = 2,954.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.62/6,970.69 = 2,954.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.62x = 6,970.69 × 2,954.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.62x = 20,593,788.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,593,788.29/5,050.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,077.48

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