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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.54, 6,949.92 and 2,798.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.54, 6,949.92 and 2,798.24 is: 3,861.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.54 : 6,949.92 = 2,798.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.54/6,949.92 = 2,798.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.54x = 6,949.92 × 2,798.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.54x = 19,447,544.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,447,544.14/5,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.29

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