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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,064.24, 6,988.32 and 2,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,064.24, 6,988.32 and 2,826 is: 3,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,064.24 : 6,988.32 = 2,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,064.24/6,988.32 = 2,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,064.24x = 6,988.32 × 2,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,064.24x = 19,748,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748,992.32/5,064.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.70

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