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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,035.94, 6,949.59 and 2,798.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,035.94, 6,949.59 and 2,798.03 is: 3,861.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,035.94 : 6,949.59 = 2,798.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,035.94/6,949.59 = 2,798.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,035.94x = 6,949.59 × 2,798.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,035.94x = 19,445,126.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,445,126.56/5,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.27

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