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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.98, 6,975.89 and 2,930.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.98, 6,975.89 and 2,930.93 is: 4,044.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.98 : 6,975.89 = 2,930.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.98/6,975.89 = 2,930.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.98x = 6,975.89 × 2,930.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.98x = 20,445,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,445,845.28/5,054.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.69

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