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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.28, 6,905.88 and 2,766.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.28, 6,905.88 and 2,766.31 is: 3,817.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.28 : 6,905.88 = 2,766.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.28/6,905.88 = 2,766.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.28x = 6,905.88 × 2,766.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.28x = 19,103,804.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,103,804.90/5,004.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.49

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