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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,003.46, 6,904.56 and 2,765.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,003.46, 6,904.56 and 2,765.22 is: 3,815.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,003.46 : 6,904.56 = 2,765.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,003.46/6,904.56 = 2,765.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,003.46x = 6,904.56 × 2,765.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,003.46x = 19,092,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,092,627.40/5,003.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.88

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