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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.23, 7,030.04 and 2,971.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.23, 7,030.04 and 2,971.22 is: 4,100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.23 : 7,030.04 = 2,971.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.23/7,030.04 = 2,971.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.23x = 7,030.04 × 2,971.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.23x = 20,887,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,887,745.44/5,094.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.28

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