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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.33, 6,955.89 and 2,802.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.33, 6,955.89 and 2,802.44 is: 3,867.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.33 : 6,955.89 = 2,802.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.33/6,955.89 = 2,802.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.33x = 6,955.89 × 2,802.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.33x = 19,493,464.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493,464.37/5,040.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.50

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