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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.69, 6,960.92 and 2,806.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.69, 6,960.92 and 2,806.59 is: 3,872.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.69 : 6,960.92 = 2,806.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.69/6,960.92 = 2,806.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.69x = 6,960.92 × 2,806.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.69x = 19,536,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,536,434.43/5,044.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.68

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