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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.18, 6,945.48 and 2,794.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.18, 6,945.48 and 2,794.74 is: 3,856.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.18 : 6,945.48 = 2,794.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.18/6,945.48 = 2,794.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.18x = 6,945.48 × 2,794.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.18x = 19,410,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,410,810.78/5,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.57

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