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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,026.35, 6,935.96 and 2,788.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,026.35, 6,935.96 and 2,788.19 is: 3,847.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,026.35 : 6,935.96 = 2,788.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,026.35/6,935.96 = 2,788.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,026.35x = 6,935.96 × 2,788.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,026.35x = 19,338,725.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,338,725.69/5,026.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.47

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