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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.23, 6,941.51 and 2,792.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.23, 6,941.51 and 2,792.20 is: 3,853.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.23 : 6,941.51 = 2,792.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.23/6,941.51 = 2,792.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.23x = 6,941.51 × 2,792.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.23x = 19,382,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,382,052.91/5,030.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.12

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