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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.59, 6,932.45 and 2,785.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.59, 6,932.45 and 2,785.43 is: 3,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.59 : 6,932.45 = 2,785.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.59/6,932.45 = 2,785.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.59x = 6,932.45 × 2,785.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.59x = 19,309,819.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,309,819.54/5,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.83

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