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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.77, 6,904.68 and 2,908.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.77, 6,904.68 and 2,908.11 is: 4,013.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.77 : 6,904.68 = 2,908.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.77/6,904.68 = 2,908.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.77x = 6,904.68 × 2,908.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.77x = 20,079,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079,568.95/5,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.69

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