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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.95, 6,952.32 and 2,799.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.95, 6,952.32 and 2,799.78 is: 3,863.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.95 : 6,952.32 = 2,799.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.95/6,952.32 = 2,799.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.95x = 6,952.32 × 2,799.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.95x = 19,464,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464,966.49/5,037.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.67

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