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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.42, 6,994.35 and 2,830.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.42, 6,994.35 and 2,830.33 is: 3,905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.42 : 6,994.35 = 2,830.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.42/6,994.35 = 2,830.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.42x = 6,994.35 × 2,830.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.42x = 19,796,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796,318.64/5,068.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.82

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