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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,007.61, 6,910.28 and 2,738.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,007.61, 6,910.28 and 2,738.91 is: 3,779.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,007.61 : 6,910.28 = 2,738.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,007.61/6,910.28 = 2,738.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,007.61x = 6,910.28 × 2,738.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,007.61x = 18,926,634.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,926,634.99/5,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.57

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