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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,068.89, 6,994.81 and 2,830.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,068.89, 6,994.81 and 2,830.46 is: 3,905.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,068.89 : 6,994.81 = 2,830.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,068.89/6,994.81 = 2,830.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,068.89x = 6,994.81 × 2,830.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,068.89x = 19,798,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,798,510.30/5,068.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.89

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