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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.28, 6,903.12 and 2,764.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.28, 6,903.12 and 2,764.31 is: 3,814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.28 : 6,903.12 = 2,764.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.28/6,903.12 = 2,764.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.28x = 6,903.12 × 2,764.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.28x = 19,082,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082,363.65/5,002.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.73

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