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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.59, 6,958.95 and 2,774.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.59, 6,958.95 and 2,774.03 is: 3,828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.59 : 6,958.95 = 2,774.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.59/6,958.95 = 2,774.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.59x = 6,958.95 × 2,774.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.59x = 19,304,330.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,304,330.02/5,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.25

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