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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,019.38, 6,925.86 and 2,894.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,019.38, 6,925.86 and 2,894.45 is: 3,993.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,019.38 : 6,925.86 = 2,894.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,019.38/6,925.86 = 2,894.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,019.38x = 6,925.86 × 2,894.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,019.38x = 20,046,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,046,555.48/5,019.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.83

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