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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.89, 6,944.09 and 2,793.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.89, 6,944.09 and 2,793.91 is: 3,855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.89 : 6,944.09 = 2,793.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.89/6,944.09 = 2,793.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.89x = 6,944.09 × 2,793.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.89x = 19,401,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401,162.49/5,031.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.64

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