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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.83, 6,941.05 and 2,791.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.83, 6,941.05 and 2,791.57 is: 3,852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.83 : 6,941.05 = 2,791.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.83/6,941.05 = 2,791.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.83x = 6,941.05 × 2,791.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.83x = 19,376,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,376,426.95/5,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.30

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