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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.79, 6,904.28 and 2,907.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.79, 6,904.28 and 2,907.59 is: 4,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.79 : 6,904.28 = 2,907.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.79/6,904.28 = 2,907.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.79x = 6,904.28 × 2,907.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.79x = 20,074,788.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,074,788.23/5,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.72

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