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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.44, 6,982.22 and 2,821.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.44, 6,982.22 and 2,821.62 is: 3,893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.44 : 6,982.22 = 2,821.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.44/6,982.22 = 2,821.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.44x = 6,982.22 × 2,821.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.44x = 19,701,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701,171.60/5,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.94

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