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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.84, 6,994.93 and 2,830.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.84, 6,994.93 and 2,830.76 is: 3,906.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.84 : 6,994.93 = 2,830.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.84/6,994.93 = 2,830.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.84x = 6,994.93 × 2,830.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.84x = 19,800,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800,933.07/5,068.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,906.40

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