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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.48, 6,942.13 and 2,792.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.48, 6,942.13 and 2,792.49 is: 3,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.48 : 6,942.13 = 2,792.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.48/6,942.13 = 2,792.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.48x = 6,942.13 × 2,792.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.48x = 19,385,858.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385,858.13/5,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.68

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