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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.84, 6,981.56 and 2,934.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.84, 6,981.56 and 2,934.94 is: 4,050.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.84 : 6,981.56 = 2,934.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.84/6,981.56 = 2,934.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.84x = 6,981.56 × 2,934.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.84x = 20,490,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,490,459.71/5,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.43

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