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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.38, 6,902.91 and 2,763.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.38, 6,902.91 and 2,763.90 is: 3,813.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.38 : 6,902.91 = 2,763.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.38/6,902.91 = 2,763.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.38x = 6,902.91 × 2,763.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.38x = 19,078,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,078,952.95/5,002.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,813.98

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