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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,034.88, 6,948.54 and 2,797.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,034.88, 6,948.54 and 2,797.53 is: 3,860.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,034.88 : 6,948.54 = 2,797.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,034.88/6,948.54 = 2,797.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,034.88x = 6,948.54 × 2,797.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,034.88x = 19,438,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,438,749.11/5,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.82

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