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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.61, 6,949.77 and 2,798.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.61, 6,949.77 and 2,798.49 is: 3,861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.61 : 6,949.77 = 2,798.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.61/6,949.77 = 2,798.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.61x = 6,949.77 × 2,798.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.61x = 19,448,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,448,861.85/5,036.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.50

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