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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,015.02, 6,920.71 and 2,807.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,015.02, 6,920.71 and 2,807.02 is: 3,873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,015.02 : 6,920.71 = 2,807.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,015.02/6,920.71 = 2,807.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,015.02x = 6,920.71 × 2,807.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,015.02x = 19,426,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,426,571.38/5,015.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.68

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