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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.23, 6,883.72 and 2,750.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.23, 6,883.72 and 2,750.13 is: 3,795.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.23 : 6,883.72 = 2,750.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.23/6,883.72 = 2,750.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.23x = 6,883.72 × 2,750.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.23x = 18,931,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,931,118.01/4,988.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.16

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