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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.38, 6,941.89 and 2,792.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.38, 6,941.89 and 2,792.18 is: 3,853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.38 : 6,941.89 = 2,792.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.38/6,941.89 = 2,792.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.38x = 6,941.89 × 2,792.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.38x = 19,383,006.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383,006.42/5,030.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.19

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