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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.67, 6,940.62 and 2,791.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.67, 6,940.62 and 2,791.44 is: 3,852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.67 : 6,940.62 = 2,791.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.67/6,940.62 = 2,791.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.67x = 6,940.62 × 2,791.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.67x = 19,374,324.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,374,324.29/5,029.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.01

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