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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.80, 6,974.82 and 2,961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.80, 6,974.82 and 2,961.34 is: 4,084.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.80 : 6,974.82 = 2,961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.80/6,974.82 = 2,961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.80x = 6,974.82 × 2,961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.80x = 20,654,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,654,813.46/5,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.56

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