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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.84, 6,944.23 and 2,793.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.84, 6,944.23 and 2,793.96 is: 3,855.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.84 : 6,944.23 = 2,793.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.84/6,944.23 = 2,793.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.84x = 6,944.23 × 2,793.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.84x = 19,401,904.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401,904.34/5,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.83

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