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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,042.82, 6,958.92 and 2,804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,042.82, 6,958.92 and 2,804.64 is: 3,870.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,042.82 : 6,958.92 = 2,804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,042.82/6,958.92 = 2,804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,042.82x = 6,958.92 × 2,804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,042.82x = 19,517,265.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517,265.39/5,042.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.31

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