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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.87, 6,904.35 and 2,764.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.87, 6,904.35 and 2,764.94 is: 3,815.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.87 : 6,904.35 = 2,764.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.87/6,904.35 = 2,764.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.87x = 6,904.35 × 2,764.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.87x = 19,090,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090,065.14/5,002.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.82

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