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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.56, 6,878.55 and 2,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.56, 6,878.55 and 2,889.28 is: 3,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.56 : 6,878.55 = 2,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.56/6,878.55 = 2,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.56x = 6,878.55 × 2,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.56x = 19,874,056.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,874,056.94/4,985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,986.32

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