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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.70, 6,947.74 and 2,796.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.70, 6,947.74 and 2,796.49 is: 3,859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.70 : 6,947.74 = 2,796.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.70/6,947.74 = 2,796.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.70x = 6,947.74 × 2,796.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.70x = 19,429,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429,285.43/5,034.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.08

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