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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054, 6,974.57 and 2,958.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054, 6,974.57 and 2,958.17 is: 4,082.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054 : 6,974.57 = 2,958.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054/6,974.57 = 2,958.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054x = 6,974.57 × 2,958.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054x = 20,631,948.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,631,948.95/5,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,082.30

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