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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.82, 6,981.14 and 2,934.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.82, 6,981.14 and 2,934.76 is: 4,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.82 : 6,981.14 = 2,934.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.82/6,981.14 = 2,934.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.82x = 6,981.14 × 2,934.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.82x = 20,487,970.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,487,970.43/5,058.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.95

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