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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.70, 6,946.21 and 2,795.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.70, 6,946.21 and 2,795.45 is: 3,857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.70 : 6,946.21 = 2,795.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.70/6,946.21 = 2,795.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.70x = 6,946.21 × 2,795.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.70x = 19,417,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417,751.51/5,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.55

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