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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.10, 6,902.77 and 2,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.10, 6,902.77 and 2,763.82 is: 3,814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.10 : 6,902.77 = 2,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.10/6,902.77 = 2,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.10x = 6,902.77 × 2,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.10x = 19,078,013.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,078,013.78/5,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.00

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