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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.45, 6,979.28 and 2,819.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.45, 6,979.28 and 2,819.27 is: 3,890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.45 : 6,979.28 = 2,819.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.45/6,979.28 = 2,819.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.45x = 6,979.28 × 2,819.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.45x = 19,676,514.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,676,514.60/5,057.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.60

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