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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.50, 7,030.51 and 2,970.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.50, 7,030.51 and 2,970.16 is: 4,098.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.50 : 7,030.51 = 2,970.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.50/7,030.51 = 2,970.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.50x = 7,030.51 × 2,970.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.50x = 20,881,714.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,881,714.58/5,094.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.88

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