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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.82, 6,949.64 and 2,797.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.82, 6,949.64 and 2,797.70 is: 3,860.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.82 : 6,949.64 = 2,797.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.82/6,949.64 = 2,797.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.82x = 6,949.64 × 2,797.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.82x = 19,443,007.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,443,007.83/5,035.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.94

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