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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.45, 6,941.70 and 2,792.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.45, 6,941.70 and 2,792.33 is: 3,853.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.45 : 6,941.70 = 2,792.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.45/6,941.70 = 2,792.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.45x = 6,941.70 × 2,792.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.45x = 19,383,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,383,517.16/5,030.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.24

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