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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,488.91, 6,191.94 and 2,894.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,488.91, 6,191.94 and 2,894.97 is: 3,993.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,488.91 : 6,191.94 = 2,894.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,488.91/6,191.94 = 2,894.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,488.91x = 6,191.94 × 2,894.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,488.91x = 17,925,480.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,925,480.54/4,488.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,993.28

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