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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.78, 6,920.45 and 2,776.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.78, 6,920.45 and 2,776.78 is: 3,831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.78 : 6,920.45 = 2,776.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.78/6,920.45 = 2,776.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.78x = 6,920.45 × 2,776.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.78x = 19,216,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,216,541.16/5,014.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.98

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