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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.67, 6,942 and 2,792.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.67, 6,942 and 2,792.44 is: 3,853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.67 : 6,942 = 2,792.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.67/6,942 = 2,792.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.67x = 6,942 × 2,792.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.67x = 19,385,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385,118.48/5,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.39

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