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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,040.81, 6,956.70 and 2,802.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,040.81, 6,956.70 and 2,802.87 is: 3,868.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,040.81 : 6,956.70 = 2,802.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,040.81/6,956.70 = 2,802.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,040.81x = 6,956.70 × 2,802.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,040.81x = 19,498,725.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,498,725.73/5,040.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.17

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