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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.93, 6,946.83 and 2,795.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.93, 6,946.83 and 2,795.81 is: 3,858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.93 : 6,946.83 = 2,795.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.93/6,946.83 = 2,795.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.93x = 6,946.83 × 2,795.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.93x = 19,422,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422,016.78/5,033.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.22

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