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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.86, 6,946.82 and 2,795.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.86, 6,946.82 and 2,795.94 is: 3,858.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.86 : 6,946.82 = 2,795.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.86/6,946.82 = 2,795.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.86x = 6,946.82 × 2,795.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.86x = 19,422,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422,914.47/5,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.45

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