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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.22, 7,571.82 and 2,981.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.22, 7,571.82 and 2,981.22 is: 4,460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.22 : 7,571.82 = 2,981.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.22/7,571.82 = 2,981.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.22x = 7,571.82 × 2,981.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.22x = 22,573,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,261.22/5,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.92

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