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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,006.49, 6,908.88 and 2,768.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,006.49, 6,908.88 and 2,768.31 is: 3,820.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,006.49 : 6,908.88 = 2,768.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,006.49/6,908.88 = 2,768.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,006.49x = 6,908.88 × 2,768.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,006.49x = 19,125,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125,947.50/5,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.23

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