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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.41, 6,946.47 and 2,795.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.41, 6,946.47 and 2,795.97 is: 3,857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.41 : 6,946.47 = 2,795.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.41/6,946.47 = 2,795.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.41x = 6,946.47 × 2,795.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.41x = 19,422,121.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,422,121.73/5,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.88

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