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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.86, 6,968.58 and 2,811.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.86, 6,968.58 and 2,811.56 is: 3,879.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.86 : 6,968.58 = 2,811.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.86/6,968.58 = 2,811.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.86x = 6,968.58 × 2,811.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.86x = 19,592,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,592,580.78/5,049.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.83

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