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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.33, 6,949.86 and 2,797.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.33, 6,949.86 and 2,797.97 is: 3,861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.33 : 6,949.86 = 2,797.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.33/6,949.86 = 2,797.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.33x = 6,949.86 × 2,797.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.33x = 19,445,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,445,499.78/5,035.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.82

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