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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.54, 6,958.78 and 2,804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.54, 6,958.78 and 2,804.62 is: 3,870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.54 : 6,958.78 = 2,804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.54/6,958.78 = 2,804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.54x = 6,958.78 × 2,804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.54x = 19,516,684.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,516,684.75/5,042.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.41

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