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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.34, 6,946.31 and 2,795.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.34, 6,946.31 and 2,795.46 is: 3,857.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.34 : 6,946.31 = 2,795.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.34/6,946.31 = 2,795.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.34x = 6,946.31 × 2,795.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.34x = 19,418,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,418,117.78/5,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.90

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