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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.94, 6,946.04 and 2,795.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.94, 6,946.04 and 2,795.78 is: 3,857.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.94 : 6,946.04 = 2,795.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.94/6,946.04 = 2,795.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.94x = 6,946.04 × 2,795.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.94x = 19,419,551.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,419,551.00/5,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.72

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