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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.22, 6,960.90 and 2,806.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.22, 6,960.90 and 2,806.10 is: 3,872.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.22 : 6,960.90 = 2,806.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.22/6,960.90 = 2,806.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.22x = 6,960.90 × 2,806.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.22x = 19,532,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,532,981.49/5,044.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.35

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