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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.05, 7,029.70 and 2,970.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.05, 7,029.70 and 2,970.81 is: 4,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.05 : 7,029.70 = 2,970.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.05/7,029.70 = 2,970.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.05x = 7,029.70 × 2,970.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.05x = 20,883,895.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,883,895.63/5,094.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,099.67

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