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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.64, 6,949.04 and 2,797.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.64, 6,949.04 and 2,797.47 is: 3,860.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.64 : 6,949.04 = 2,797.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.64/6,949.04 = 2,797.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.64x = 6,949.04 × 2,797.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.64x = 19,439,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439,716.94/5,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.43

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