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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.56, 6,940.55 and 2,791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.56, 6,940.55 and 2,791.46 is: 3,852.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.56 : 6,940.55 = 2,791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.56/6,940.55 = 2,791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.56x = 6,940.55 × 2,791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.56x = 19,374,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,374,292.03/5,029.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.08

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