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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.28, 6,983.22 and 2,964.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.28, 6,983.22 and 2,964.42 is: 4,090.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.28 : 6,983.22 = 2,964.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.28/6,983.22 = 2,964.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.28x = 6,983.22 × 2,964.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.28x = 20,701,197.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,701,197.03/5,060.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.92

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