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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.82, 6,903.92 and 2,734.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.82, 6,903.92 and 2,734.21 is: 3,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.82 : 6,903.92 = 2,734.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.82/6,903.92 = 2,734.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.82x = 6,903.92 × 2,734.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.82x = 18,876,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,876,718.91/5,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.22

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