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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,032.95, 6,945.33 and 2,794.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,032.95, 6,945.33 and 2,794.76 is: 3,856.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,032.95 : 6,945.33 = 2,794.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,032.95/6,945.33 = 2,794.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,032.95x = 6,945.33 × 2,794.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,032.95x = 19,410,530.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,410,530.47/5,032.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.69

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