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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,058.92, 6,981.56 and 2,934.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,058.92, 6,981.56 and 2,934.43 is: 4,049.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,058.92 : 6,981.56 = 2,934.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,058.92/6,981.56 = 2,934.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,058.92x = 6,981.56 × 2,934.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,058.92x = 20,486,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,486,877.99/5,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,049.65

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