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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.18, 6,982.93 and 2,822.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.18, 6,982.93 and 2,822.15 is: 3,894.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.18 : 6,982.93 = 2,822.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.18/6,982.93 = 2,822.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.18x = 6,982.93 × 2,822.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.18x = 19,706,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,706,875.90/5,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.50

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