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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,002.88, 6,903.94 and 2,764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,002.88, 6,903.94 and 2,764.88 is: 3,815.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,002.88 : 6,903.94 = 2,764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,002.88/6,903.94 = 2,764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,002.88x = 6,903.94 × 2,764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,002.88x = 19,088,582.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,088,582.89/5,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.52

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