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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.20, 6,946.90 and 2,795.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.20, 6,946.90 and 2,795.95 is: 3,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.20 : 6,946.90 = 2,795.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.20/6,946.90 = 2,795.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.20x = 6,946.90 × 2,795.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.20x = 19,423,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423,150.32/5,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.24

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