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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.62, 6,903.39 and 2,764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.62, 6,903.39 and 2,764.44 is: 3,814.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.62 : 6,903.39 = 2,764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.62/6,903.39 = 2,764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.62x = 6,903.39 × 2,764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.62x = 19,084,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,084,019.52/5,002.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.81

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