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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,023.74, 6,932.48 and 2,785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,023.74, 6,932.48 and 2,785.48 is: 3,843.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,023.74 : 6,932.48 = 2,785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,023.74/6,932.48 = 2,785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,023.74x = 6,932.48 × 2,785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,023.74x = 19,310,284.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,310,284.39/5,023.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.81

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