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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.70, 7,044.54 and 2,980.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.70, 7,044.54 and 2,980.34 is: 4,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.70 : 7,044.54 = 2,980.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.70/7,044.54 = 2,980.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.70x = 7,044.54 × 2,980.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.70x = 20,995,124.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,995,124.34/5,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.90

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