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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.80, 6,879.60 and 2,889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.80, 6,879.60 and 2,889.52 is: 3,987.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.80 : 6,879.60 = 2,889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.80/6,879.60 = 2,889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.80x = 6,879.60 × 2,889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.80x = 19,878,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,878,741.79/4,985.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.07

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