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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.19, 6,905.78 and 2,796.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.19, 6,905.78 and 2,796.19 is: 3,858.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.19 : 6,905.78 = 2,796.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.19/6,905.78 = 2,796.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.19x = 6,905.78 × 2,796.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.19x = 19,309,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,309,852.22/5,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.74

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