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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.69, 7,588.96 and 2,984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.69, 7,588.96 and 2,984.84 is: 4,476.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.69 : 7,588.96 = 2,984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.69/7,588.96 = 2,984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.69x = 7,588.96 × 2,984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.69x = 22,651,831.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651,831.37/5,060.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.04

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