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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068, 6,993.84 and 2,860

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068, 6,993.84 and 2,860 is: 3,946.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068 : 6,993.84 = 2,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068/6,993.84 = 2,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068x = 6,993.84 × 2,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068x = 20,002,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,382.40/5,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.80

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