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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.42, 6,908.80 and 2,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.42, 6,908.80 and 2,768.44 is: 3,820.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.42 : 6,908.80 = 2,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.42/6,908.80 = 2,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.42x = 6,908.80 × 2,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.42x = 19,126,598.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126,598.27/5,006.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.41

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