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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.25, 6,946.94 and 2,795.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.25, 6,946.94 and 2,795.99 is: 3,858.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.25 : 6,946.94 = 2,795.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.25/6,946.94 = 2,795.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.25x = 6,946.94 × 2,795.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.25x = 19,423,599.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423,599.13/5,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.29

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