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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.39, 6,997.50 and 2,946.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.39, 6,997.50 and 2,946.60 is: 4,066.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.39 : 6,997.50 = 2,946.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.39/6,997.50 = 2,946.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.39x = 6,997.50 × 2,946.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.39x = 20,618,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,618,833.50/5,070.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,066.52

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