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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.58, 6,983.34 and 2,822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.58, 6,983.34 and 2,822.28 is: 3,894.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.58 : 6,983.34 = 2,822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.58/6,983.34 = 2,822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.58x = 6,983.34 × 2,822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.58x = 19,708,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708,940.82/5,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,894.60

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