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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,004.46, 6,905.94 and 2,766.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,004.46, 6,905.94 and 2,766.22 is: 3,817.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,004.46 : 6,905.94 = 2,766.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,004.46/6,905.94 = 2,766.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,004.46x = 6,905.94 × 2,766.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,004.46x = 19,103,349.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,103,349.35/5,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.26

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