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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.41, 6,938.51 and 2,790.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.41, 6,938.51 and 2,790.15 is: 3,850.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.41 : 6,938.51 = 2,790.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.41/6,938.51 = 2,790.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.41x = 6,938.51 × 2,790.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.41x = 19,359,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359,469.73/5,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.02

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