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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.43, 6,945.79 and 2,795.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.43, 6,945.79 and 2,795.19 is: 3,857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.43 : 6,945.79 = 2,795.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.43/6,945.79 = 2,795.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.43x = 6,945.79 × 2,795.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.43x = 19,414,795.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414,795.76/5,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.17

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