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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.84, 6,983.98 and 2,822.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.84, 6,983.98 and 2,822.85 is: 3,895.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.84 : 6,983.98 = 2,822.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.84/6,983.98 = 2,822.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.84x = 6,983.98 × 2,822.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.84x = 19,714,727.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,714,727.94/5,060.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.55

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