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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.46, 6,948.52 and 2,797.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.46, 6,948.52 and 2,797.43 is: 3,860.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.46 : 6,948.52 = 2,797.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.46/6,948.52 = 2,797.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.46x = 6,948.52 × 2,797.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.46x = 19,437,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437,956.57/5,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.22

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