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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.19, 6,948.65 and 2,797.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.19, 6,948.65 and 2,797.27 is: 3,860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.19 : 6,948.65 = 2,797.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.19/6,948.65 = 2,797.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.19x = 6,948.65 × 2,797.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.19x = 19,437,250.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437,250.19/5,035.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.28

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