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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.51, 6,975.60 and 2,930.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.51, 6,975.60 and 2,930.69 is: 4,044.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.51 : 6,975.60 = 2,930.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.51/6,975.60 = 2,930.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.51x = 6,975.60 × 2,930.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.51x = 20,443,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443,321.16/5,054.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.57

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