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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.83, 6,946.16 and 2,795.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.83, 6,946.16 and 2,795.45 is: 3,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.83 : 6,946.16 = 2,795.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.83/6,946.16 = 2,795.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.83x = 6,946.16 × 2,795.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.83x = 19,417,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417,594.26/5,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.18

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