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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,036.92, 6,950.54 and 2,798.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,036.92, 6,950.54 and 2,798.52 is: 3,861.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,036.92 : 6,950.54 = 2,798.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,036.92/6,950.54 = 2,798.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,036.92x = 6,950.54 × 2,798.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,036.92x = 19,451,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,451,225.20/5,036.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.73

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