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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,888.91, 6,745.52 and 2,764.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,888.91, 6,745.52 and 2,764.49 is: 3,814.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,888.91 : 6,745.52 = 2,764.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,888.91/6,745.52 = 2,764.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,888.91x = 6,745.52 × 2,764.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,888.91x = 18,647,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,647,875.03/4,888.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.33

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