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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,005.48, 6,907.98 and 2,767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,005.48, 6,907.98 and 2,767.56 is: 3,819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,005.48 : 6,907.98 = 2,767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,005.48/6,907.98 = 2,767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,005.48x = 6,907.98 × 2,767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,005.48x = 19,118,249.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,118,249.13/5,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.46

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