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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.20, 6,946.26 and 2,795.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.20, 6,946.26 and 2,795.51 is: 3,858.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.20 : 6,946.26 = 2,795.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.20/6,946.26 = 2,795.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.20x = 6,946.26 × 2,795.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.20x = 19,418,325.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,418,325.32/5,033.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.05

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