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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.32, 7,030.19 and 2,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.32, 7,030.19 and 2,971.32 is: 4,100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.32 : 7,030.19 = 2,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.32/7,030.19 = 2,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.32x = 7,030.19 × 2,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.32x = 20,888,929.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,888,929.29/5,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.44

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