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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.74, 6,994.98 and 2,830.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.74, 6,994.98 and 2,830.54 is: 3,906.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.74 : 6,994.98 = 2,830.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.74/6,994.98 = 2,830.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.74x = 6,994.98 × 2,830.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.74x = 19,799,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,799,570.69/5,068.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.21

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