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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.60, 6,961.44 and 2,806.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.60, 6,961.44 and 2,806.44 is: 3,872.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.60 : 6,961.44 = 2,806.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.60/6,961.44 = 2,806.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.60x = 6,961.44 × 2,806.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.60x = 19,536,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,536,863.67/5,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.83

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