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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,888.94, 6,749.08 and 2,792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,888.94, 6,749.08 and 2,792.66 is: 3,855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,888.94 : 6,749.08 = 2,792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,888.94/6,749.08 = 2,792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,888.94x = 6,749.08 × 2,792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,888.94x = 18,847,885.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,847,885.75/4,888.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.21

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