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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.33, 6,946.92 and 2,796.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.33, 6,946.92 and 2,796.15 is: 3,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.33 : 6,946.92 = 2,796.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.33/6,946.92 = 2,796.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.33x = 6,946.92 × 2,796.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.33x = 19,424,630.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,424,630.36/5,034.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.43

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