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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.58, 6,961.68 and 2,776.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.58, 6,961.68 and 2,776.01 is: 3,830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.58 : 6,961.68 = 2,776.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.58/6,961.68 = 2,776.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.58x = 6,961.68 × 2,776.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.58x = 19,325,658.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,325,658.49/5,044.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.98

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