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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,057.95, 6,979.74 and 2,820.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,057.95, 6,979.74 and 2,820.07 is: 3,891.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,057.95 : 6,979.74 = 2,820.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,057.95/6,979.74 = 2,820.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,057.95x = 6,979.74 × 2,820.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,057.95x = 19,683,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,683,355.38/5,057.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.57

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