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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,048.58, 6,966.96 and 2,810.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,048.58, 6,966.96 and 2,810.49 is: 3,878.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,048.58 : 6,966.96 = 2,810.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,048.58/6,966.96 = 2,810.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,048.58x = 6,966.96 × 2,810.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,048.58x = 19,580,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,580,606.89/5,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.44

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