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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.36, 6,950.43 and 2,798.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.36, 6,950.43 and 2,798.46 is: 3,862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.36 : 6,950.43 = 2,798.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.36/6,950.43 = 2,798.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.36x = 6,950.43 × 2,798.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.36x = 19,450,500.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,450,500.34/5,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.02

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