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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,037.97, 6,952.48 and 2,799.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,037.97, 6,952.48 and 2,799.94 is: 3,863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,037.97 : 6,952.48 = 2,799.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,037.97/6,952.48 = 2,799.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,037.97x = 6,952.48 × 2,799.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,037.97x = 19,466,512.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466,512.85/5,037.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.96

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