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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.93, 6,945.45 and 2,794.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.93, 6,945.45 and 2,794.81 is: 3,856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.93 : 6,945.45 = 2,794.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.93/6,945.45 = 2,794.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.93x = 6,945.45 × 2,794.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.93x = 19,411,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,411,178.39/5,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.84

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