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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.38, 6,940.44 and 2,791.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.38, 6,940.44 and 2,791.13 is: 3,851.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.38 : 6,940.44 = 2,791.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.38/6,940.44 = 2,791.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.38x = 6,940.44 × 2,791.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.38x = 19,371,635.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,371,635.60/5,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.69

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