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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.61, 6,904.02 and 2,764.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.61, 6,904.02 and 2,764.93 is: 3,815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.61 : 6,904.02 = 2,764.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.61/6,904.02 = 2,764.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.61x = 6,904.02 × 2,764.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.61x = 19,089,083.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,089,083.67/5,002.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.82

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