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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.78, 6,979.77 and 2,961.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.78, 6,979.77 and 2,961.92 is: 4,087.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.78 : 6,979.77 = 2,961.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.78/6,979.77 = 2,961.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.78x = 6,979.77 × 2,961.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.78x = 20,673,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673,520.36/5,057.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.47

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