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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.45, 6,954.39 and 2,801.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.45, 6,954.39 and 2,801.28 is: 3,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.45 : 6,954.39 = 2,801.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.45/6,954.39 = 2,801.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.45x = 6,954.39 × 2,801.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.45x = 19,481,193.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481,193.62/5,039.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.74

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