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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.21, 6,982.91 and 2,822.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.21, 6,982.91 and 2,822.05 is: 3,894.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.21 : 6,982.91 = 2,822.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.21/6,982.91 = 2,822.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.21x = 6,982.91 × 2,822.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.21x = 19,706,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,706,107.06/5,060.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.33

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