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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.18, 6,941.66 and 2,792.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.18, 6,941.66 and 2,792.05 is: 3,853.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.18 : 6,941.66 = 2,792.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.18/6,941.66 = 2,792.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.18x = 6,941.66 × 2,792.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.18x = 19,381,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381,447.84/5,030.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.04

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