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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.76, 6,901.67 and 2,877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.76, 6,901.67 and 2,877.80 is: 3,970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.76 : 6,901.67 = 2,877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.76/6,901.67 = 2,877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.76x = 6,901.67 × 2,877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.76x = 19,861,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861,598.61/5,002.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.13

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