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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.34, 6,941.52 and 2,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.34, 6,941.52 and 2,792.16 is: 3,852.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.34 : 6,941.52 = 2,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.34/6,941.52 = 2,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.34x = 6,941.52 × 2,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.34x = 19,381,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381,834.48/5,030.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.99

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