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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.76, 6,942.27 and 2,792.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.76, 6,942.27 and 2,792.58 is: 3,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.76 : 6,942.27 = 2,792.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.76/6,942.27 = 2,792.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.76x = 6,942.27 × 2,792.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.76x = 19,386,844.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,386,844.36/5,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.66

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