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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.28, 6,997.04 and 2,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.28, 6,997.04 and 2,974.44 is: 4,104.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.28 : 6,997.04 = 2,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.28/6,997.04 = 2,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.28x = 6,997.04 × 2,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.28x = 20,812,275.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,812,275.66/5,070.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.76

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