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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.79, 6,982.88 and 2,964.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.79, 6,982.88 and 2,964.51 is: 4,090.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.79 : 6,982.88 = 2,964.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.79/6,982.88 = 2,964.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.79x = 6,982.88 × 2,964.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.79x = 20,700,802.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,700,802.77/5,060.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.43

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