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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.94, 6,946.88 and 2,796.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.94, 6,946.88 and 2,796.03 is: 3,858.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.94 : 6,946.88 = 2,796.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.94/6,946.88 = 2,796.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.94x = 6,946.88 × 2,796.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.94x = 19,423,670.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423,670.91/5,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.54

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