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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,044.98, 6,961.98 and 2,806.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,044.98, 6,961.98 and 2,806.77 is: 3,873.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,044.98 : 6,961.98 = 2,806.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,044.98/6,961.98 = 2,806.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,044.98x = 6,961.98 × 2,806.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,044.98x = 19,540,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,540,676.60/5,044.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.29

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