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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,021.93, 6,930.36 and 2,753.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,021.93, 6,930.36 and 2,753.46 is: 3,799.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,021.93 : 6,930.36 = 2,753.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,021.93/6,930.36 = 2,753.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,021.93x = 6,930.36 × 2,753.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,021.93x = 19,082,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082,469.05/5,021.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.83

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