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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.74, 6,961.54 and 2,806.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.74, 6,961.54 and 2,806.54 is: 3,872.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.74 : 6,961.54 = 2,806.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.74/6,961.54 = 2,806.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.74x = 6,961.54 × 2,806.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.74x = 19,537,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537,840.47/5,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.91

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