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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,060.94, 6,983.36 and 2,907.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,060.94, 6,983.36 and 2,907.19 is: 4,011.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,060.94 : 6,983.36 = 2,907.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,060.94/6,983.36 = 2,907.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,060.94x = 6,983.36 × 2,907.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,060.94x = 20,301,939.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301,939.82/5,060.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.50

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