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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.26, 6,955.59 and 2,802.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.26, 6,955.59 and 2,802.35 is: 3,867.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.26 : 6,955.59 = 2,802.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.26/6,955.59 = 2,802.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.26x = 6,955.59 × 2,802.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.26x = 19,491,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,491,997.64/5,040.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.26

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