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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.90, 6,946.01 and 2,795.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.90, 6,946.01 and 2,795.74 is: 3,857.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.90 : 6,946.01 = 2,795.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.90/6,946.01 = 2,795.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.90x = 6,946.01 × 2,795.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.90x = 19,419,238.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419,238.00/5,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.69

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