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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.54, 6,979.57 and 2,819.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.54, 6,979.57 and 2,819.51 is: 3,891.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.54 : 6,979.57 = 2,819.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.54/6,979.57 = 2,819.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.54x = 6,979.57 × 2,819.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.54x = 19,678,951.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,678,951.64/5,057.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.01

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