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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.34, 6,983.64 and 2,964.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.34, 6,983.64 and 2,964.78 is: 4,091.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.34 : 6,983.64 = 2,964.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.34/6,983.64 = 2,964.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.34x = 6,983.64 × 2,964.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.34x = 20,704,956.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704,956.20/5,060.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.61

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