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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.74, 6,989.14 and 2,940.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.74, 6,989.14 and 2,940.16 is: 4,057.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.74 : 6,989.14 = 2,940.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.74/6,989.14 = 2,940.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.74x = 6,989.14 × 2,940.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.74x = 20,549,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,549,189.86/5,064.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,057.30

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