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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,031.99, 6,944.20 and 2,793.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,031.99, 6,944.20 and 2,793.89 is: 3,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,031.99 : 6,944.20 = 2,793.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,031.99/6,944.20 = 2,793.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,031.99x = 6,944.20 × 2,793.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,031.99x = 19,401,341.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401,341.31/5,031.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.60

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