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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.77, 6,955.47 and 2,802.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.77, 6,955.47 and 2,802.33 is: 3,866.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.77 : 6,955.47 = 2,802.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.77/6,955.47 = 2,802.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.77x = 6,955.47 × 2,802.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.77x = 19,491,522.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,491,522.25/5,040.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.78

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