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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.65, 6,979.47 and 2,819.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.65, 6,979.47 and 2,819.66 is: 3,891.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.65 : 6,979.47 = 2,819.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.65/6,979.47 = 2,819.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.65x = 6,979.47 × 2,819.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.65x = 19,679,749.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679,749.96/5,057.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.09

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