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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.05, 6,946.88 and 2,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.05, 6,946.88 and 2,795.88 is: 3,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.05 : 6,946.88 = 2,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.05/6,946.88 = 2,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.05x = 6,946.88 × 2,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.05x = 19,422,628.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422,628.88/5,034.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.25

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