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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.94, 6,944.05 and 2,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.94, 6,944.05 and 2,793.84 is: 3,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.94 : 6,944.05 = 2,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.94/6,944.05 = 2,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.94x = 6,944.05 × 2,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.94x = 19,400,564.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,400,564.65/5,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.48

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