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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,074.74, 7,005.42 and 2,979

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,074.74, 7,005.42 and 2,979 is: 4,112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,074.74 : 7,005.42 = 2,979 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,074.74/7,005.42 = 2,979/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,074.74x = 7,005.42 × 2,979
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,074.74x = 20,869,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,869,146.18/5,074.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.36

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