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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,051.08, 6,970.44 and 2,955.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,051.08, 6,970.44 and 2,955.22 is: 4,078.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,051.08 : 6,970.44 = 2,955.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,051.08/6,970.44 = 2,955.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,051.08x = 6,970.44 × 2,955.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,051.08x = 20,599,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599,183.70/5,051.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.17

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