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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.60, 6,950.86 and 2,798.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.60, 6,950.86 and 2,798.58 is: 3,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.60 : 6,950.86 = 2,798.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.60/6,950.86 = 2,798.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.60x = 6,950.86 × 2,798.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.60x = 19,452,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,452,537.78/5,036.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.24

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