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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.70, 6,957.71 and 2,803.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.70, 6,957.71 and 2,803.67 is: 3,869.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.70 : 6,957.71 = 2,803.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.70/6,957.71 = 2,803.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.70x = 6,957.71 × 2,803.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.70x = 19,507,108.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507,108.78/5,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.15

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