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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.40, 6,943.97 and 2,794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.40, 6,943.97 and 2,794.29 is: 3,855.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.40 : 6,943.97 = 2,794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.40/6,943.97 = 2,794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.40x = 6,943.97 × 2,794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.40x = 19,403,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,403,451.96/5,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.71

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