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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,070.69, 6,996.83 and 2,974.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,070.69, 6,996.83 and 2,974.41 is: 4,104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,070.69 : 6,996.83 = 2,974.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,070.69/6,996.83 = 2,974.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,070.69x = 6,996.83 × 2,974.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,070.69x = 20,811,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811,426.25/5,070.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.26

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