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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.91, 6,739.07 and 2,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.91, 6,739.07 and 2,994.12 is: 4,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.91 : 6,739.07 = 2,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.91/6,739.07 = 2,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.91x = 6,739.07 × 2,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.91x = 20,177,569.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,177,569.30/4,882.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,132.29

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