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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.48, 6,932.42 and 2,785.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.48, 6,932.42 and 2,785.39 is: 3,843.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.48 : 6,932.42 = 2,785.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.48/6,932.42 = 2,785.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.48x = 6,932.42 × 2,785.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.48x = 19,309,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,309,493.34/5,023.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.85

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