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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.64, 6,957.62 and 2,803.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.64, 6,957.62 and 2,803.61 is: 3,869.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.64 : 6,957.62 = 2,803.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.64/6,957.62 = 2,803.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.64x = 6,957.62 × 2,803.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.64x = 19,506,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,506,418.22/5,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.07

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