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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,891.91, 6,750.88 and 2,653.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,891.91, 6,750.88 and 2,653.78 is: 3,662.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,891.91 : 6,750.88 = 2,653.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,891.91/6,750.88 = 2,653.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,891.91x = 6,750.88 × 2,653.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,891.91x = 17,915,350.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915,350.33/4,891.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,662.24

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