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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,039.88, 6,955.11 and 2,771.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,039.88, 6,955.11 and 2,771.31 is: 3,824.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,039.88 : 6,955.11 = 2,771.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,039.88/6,955.11 = 2,771.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,039.88x = 6,955.11 × 2,771.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,039.88x = 19,274,765.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,274,765.89/5,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,824.45

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