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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.94, 6,968.46 and 2,811.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.94, 6,968.46 and 2,811.94 is: 3,880.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.94 : 6,968.46 = 2,811.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.94/6,968.46 = 2,811.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.94x = 6,968.46 × 2,811.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.94x = 19,594,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594,891.41/5,049.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.22

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