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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.52, 6,983.51 and 2,822.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.52, 6,983.51 and 2,822.39 is: 3,894.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.52 : 6,983.51 = 2,822.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.52/6,983.51 = 2,822.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.52x = 6,983.51 × 2,822.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.52x = 19,710,188.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710,188.79/5,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.89

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