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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.53, 6,948.72 and 2,797.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.53, 6,948.72 and 2,797.30 is: 3,860.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.53 : 6,948.72 = 2,797.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.53/6,948.72 = 2,797.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.53x = 6,948.72 × 2,797.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.53x = 19,437,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437,663.14/5,035.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.10

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