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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.59, 6,980.91 and 2,934.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.59, 6,980.91 and 2,934.21 is: 4,049.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.59 : 6,980.91 = 2,934.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.59/6,980.91 = 2,934.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.59x = 6,980.91 × 2,934.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.59x = 20,483,421.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,483,421.03/5,058.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.24

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