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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.86, 6,979.89 and 2,819.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.86, 6,979.89 and 2,819.71 is: 3,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.86 : 6,979.89 = 2,819.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.86/6,979.89 = 2,819.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.86x = 6,979.89 × 2,819.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.86x = 19,681,265.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681,265.63/5,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.22

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