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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.64, 6,946.44 and 2,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.64, 6,946.44 and 2,795.64 is: 3,857.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.64 : 6,946.44 = 2,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.64/6,946.44 = 2,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.64x = 6,946.44 × 2,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.64x = 19,419,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419,745.52/5,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.99

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