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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.44, 6,979.52 and 2,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.44, 6,979.52 and 2,961.60 is: 4,087.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.44 : 6,979.52 = 2,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.44/6,979.52 = 2,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.44x = 6,979.52 × 2,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.44x = 20,670,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,670,546.43/5,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.16

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