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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,078.19, 7,007.79 and 2,954.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,078.19, 7,007.79 and 2,954.10 is: 4,076.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,078.19 : 7,007.79 = 2,954.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,078.19/7,007.79 = 2,954.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,078.19x = 7,007.79 × 2,954.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,078.19x = 20,701,712.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,701,712.44/5,078.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,076.59

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