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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.41, 6,939.27 and 2,759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.41, 6,939.27 and 2,759.84 is: 3,808.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.41 : 6,939.27 = 2,759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.41/6,939.27 = 2,759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.41x = 6,939.27 × 2,759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.41x = 19,151,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,151,266.24/5,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.61

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