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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.10, 6,942.59 and 2,792.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.10, 6,942.59 and 2,792.97 is: 3,854.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.10 : 6,942.59 = 2,792.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.10/6,942.59 = 2,792.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.10x = 6,942.59 × 2,792.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.10x = 19,390,431.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,390,431.63/5,031.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.12

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