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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.51, 6,944.64 and 2,794.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.51, 6,944.64 and 2,794.53 is: 3,856.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.51 : 6,944.64 = 2,794.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.51/6,944.64 = 2,794.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.51x = 6,944.64 × 2,794.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.51x = 19,407,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,407,000.85/5,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.32

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