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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.55, 6,955.80 and 2,802.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.55, 6,955.80 and 2,802.47 is: 3,867.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.55 : 6,955.80 = 2,802.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.55/6,955.80 = 2,802.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.55x = 6,955.80 × 2,802.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.55x = 19,493,420.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,493,420.83/5,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.32

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