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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,024.74, 6,933.90 and 2,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,024.74, 6,933.90 and 2,786.44 is: 3,845.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,024.74 : 6,933.90 = 2,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,024.74/6,933.90 = 2,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,024.74x = 6,933.90 × 2,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,024.74x = 19,320,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320,896.32/5,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.15

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