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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.23, 6,902.98 and 2,764.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.23, 6,902.98 and 2,764.05 is: 3,814.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.23 : 6,902.98 = 2,764.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.23/6,902.98 = 2,764.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.23x = 6,902.98 × 2,764.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.23x = 19,080,197.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,080,197.39/5,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.34

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