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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.44, 6,877.89 and 2,995.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.44, 6,877.89 and 2,995.35 is: 4,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.44 : 6,877.89 = 2,995.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.44/6,877.89 = 2,995.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.44x = 6,877.89 × 2,995.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.44x = 20,601,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,601,687.81/4,984.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.20

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