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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,893.98, 6,753.72 and 2,655.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,893.98, 6,753.72 and 2,655.86 is: 3,665.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,893.98 : 6,753.72 = 2,655.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,893.98/6,753.72 = 2,655.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,893.98x = 6,753.72 × 2,655.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,893.98x = 17,936,934.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,936,934.80/4,893.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,665.10

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