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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.44, 6,943.97 and 2,794.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.44, 6,943.97 and 2,794.28 is: 3,855.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.44 : 6,943.97 = 2,794.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.44/6,943.97 = 2,794.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.44x = 6,943.97 × 2,794.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.44x = 19,403,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,403,368.76/5,032.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.66

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