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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.22, 6,905.79 and 2,766.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.22, 6,905.79 and 2,766.25 is: 3,817.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.22 : 6,905.79 = 2,766.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.22/6,905.79 = 2,766.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.22x = 6,905.79 × 2,766.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.22x = 19,103,141.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,103,141.59/5,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.41

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