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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.49, 6,958.47 and 2,804.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.49, 6,958.47 and 2,804.32 is: 3,869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.49 : 6,958.47 = 2,804.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.49/6,958.47 = 2,804.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.49x = 6,958.47 × 2,804.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.49x = 19,513,776.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,513,776.59/5,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.87

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