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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.46, 6,903.40 and 2,733.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.46, 6,903.40 and 2,733.83 is: 3,772.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.46 : 6,903.40 = 2,733.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.46/6,903.40 = 2,733.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.46x = 6,903.40 × 2,733.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.46x = 18,872,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,872,722.02/5,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.69

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