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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.67, 6,954.22 and 2,801.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.67, 6,954.22 and 2,801.19 is: 3,865.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.67 : 6,954.22 = 2,801.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.67/6,954.22 = 2,801.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.67x = 6,954.22 × 2,801.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.67x = 19,480,121.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,480,121.10/5,039.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.35

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