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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.50, 6,954.46 and 2,801.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.50, 6,954.46 and 2,801.33 is: 3,865.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.50 : 6,954.46 = 2,801.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.50/6,954.46 = 2,801.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.50x = 6,954.46 × 2,801.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.50x = 19,481,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,481,757.05/5,039.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.81

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