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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.20, 6,960.98 and 2,806.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.20, 6,960.98 and 2,806.29 is: 3,872.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.20 : 6,960.98 = 2,806.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.20/6,960.98 = 2,806.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.20x = 6,960.98 × 2,806.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.20x = 19,534,514.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,534,514.53/5,044.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.67

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