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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.67, 6,955.60 and 2,802.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.67, 6,955.60 and 2,802.19 is: 3,866.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.67 : 6,955.60 = 2,802.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.67/6,955.60 = 2,802.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.67x = 6,955.60 × 2,802.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.67x = 19,490,912.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,490,912.76/5,040.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.73

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