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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.33, 6,941.77 and 2,761.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.33, 6,941.77 and 2,761.69 is: 3,811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.33 : 6,941.77 = 2,761.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.33/6,941.77 = 2,761.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.33x = 6,941.77 × 2,761.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.33x = 19,171,016.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,171,016.79/5,030.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.09

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