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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.62, 6,980.55 and 2,934.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.62, 6,980.55 and 2,934.23 is: 4,049.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.62 : 6,980.55 = 2,934.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.62/6,980.55 = 2,934.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.62x = 6,980.55 × 2,934.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.62x = 20,482,504.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,482,504.32/5,058.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.03

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