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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.78, 6,979.74 and 2,820.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.78, 6,979.74 and 2,820.11 is: 3,891.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.78 : 6,979.74 = 2,820.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.78/6,979.74 = 2,820.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.78x = 6,979.74 × 2,820.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.78x = 19,683,599.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,683,599.67/5,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.75

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