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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,890.08, 6,747.96 and 2,794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,890.08, 6,747.96 and 2,794.16 is: 3,855.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,890.08 : 6,747.96 = 2,794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,890.08/6,747.96 = 2,794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,890.08x = 6,747.96 × 2,794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,890.08x = 18,854,879.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,854,879.91/4,890.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.74

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