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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.10, 6,948.75 and 2,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.10, 6,948.75 and 2,797 is: 3,860.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.10 : 6,948.75 = 2,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.10/6,948.75 = 2,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.10x = 6,948.75 × 2,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.10x = 19,435,653.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,435,653.75/5,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.03

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