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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.48, 6,941.97 and 2,792.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.48, 6,941.97 and 2,792.39 is: 3,853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.48 : 6,941.97 = 2,792.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.48/6,941.97 = 2,792.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.48x = 6,941.97 × 2,792.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.48x = 19,384,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384,652.90/5,030.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.44

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