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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.83, 6,978.80 and 2,932.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.83, 6,978.80 and 2,932.94 is: 4,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.83 : 6,978.80 = 2,932.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.83/6,978.80 = 2,932.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.83x = 6,978.80 × 2,932.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.83x = 20,468,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,468,426.45/5,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.68

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