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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,028.84, 6,939.62 and 2,790.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,028.84, 6,939.62 and 2,790.82 is: 3,851.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,028.84 : 6,939.62 = 2,790.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,028.84/6,939.62 = 2,790.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,028.84x = 6,939.62 × 2,790.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,028.84x = 19,367,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367,230.29/5,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.23

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