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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.38, 7,030.26 and 2,971.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.38, 7,030.26 and 2,971.38 is: 4,100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.38 : 7,030.26 = 2,971.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.38/7,030.26 = 2,971.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.38x = 7,030.26 × 2,971.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.38x = 20,889,573.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,889,573.96/5,094.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,100.52

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