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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.06, 7,030.22 and 2,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.06, 7,030.22 and 2,998.60 is: 4,138.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.06 : 7,030.22 = 2,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.06/7,030.22 = 2,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.06x = 7,030.22 × 2,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.06x = 21,080,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,080,817.69/5,094.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.31

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