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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.86, 6,982.43 and 2,934.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.86, 6,982.43 and 2,934.01 is: 4,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.86 : 6,982.43 = 2,934.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.86/6,982.43 = 2,934.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.86x = 6,982.43 × 2,934.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.86x = 20,486,519.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,486,519.44/5,059.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.83

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