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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.52, 6,983.46 and 2,964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.52, 6,983.46 and 2,964.84 is: 4,091.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.52 : 6,983.46 = 2,964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.52/6,983.46 = 2,964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.52x = 6,983.46 × 2,964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.52x = 20,704,841.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704,841.55/5,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.45

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