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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,041.93, 6,957.63 and 2,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,041.93, 6,957.63 and 2,803.80 is: 3,869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,041.93 : 6,957.63 = 2,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,041.93/6,957.63 = 2,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,041.93x = 6,957.63 × 2,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,041.93x = 19,507,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507,802.99/5,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.11

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