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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.81, 6,946.31 and 2,795.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.81, 6,946.31 and 2,795.57 is: 3,857.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.81 : 6,946.31 = 2,795.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.81/6,946.31 = 2,795.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.81x = 6,946.31 × 2,795.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.81x = 19,418,847.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,418,847.14/5,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.69

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