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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.34, 6,932.46 and 2,785.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.34, 6,932.46 and 2,785.23 is: 3,843.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.34 : 6,932.46 = 2,785.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.34/6,932.46 = 2,785.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.34x = 6,932.46 × 2,785.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.34x = 19,308,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,308,495.57/5,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.76

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