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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.74, 6,944.24 and 2,794.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.74, 6,944.24 and 2,794.05 is: 3,856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.74 : 6,944.24 = 2,794.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.74/6,944.24 = 2,794.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.74x = 6,944.24 × 2,794.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.74x = 19,402,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,402,560.76/5,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.03

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