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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,001.98, 6,902.28 and 2,763.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,001.98, 6,902.28 and 2,763.81 is: 3,813.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,001.98 : 6,902.28 = 2,763.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,001.98/6,902.28 = 2,763.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,001.98x = 6,902.28 × 2,763.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,001.98x = 19,076,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076,576.67/5,001.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.81

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