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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,890.83, 6,749.34 and 2,652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,890.83, 6,749.34 and 2,652.74 is: 3,660.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,890.83 : 6,749.34 = 2,652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,890.83/6,749.34 = 2,652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,890.83x = 6,749.34 × 2,652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,890.83x = 17,904,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,904,210.44/4,890.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,660.78

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