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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.58, 6,945.96 and 2,795.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.58, 6,945.96 and 2,795.40 is: 3,857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.58 : 6,945.96 = 2,795.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.58/6,945.96 = 2,795.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.58x = 6,945.96 × 2,795.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.58x = 19,416,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,416,736.58/5,033.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.44

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