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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.34, 6,883.96 and 2,750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.34, 6,883.96 and 2,750.30 is: 3,795.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.34 : 6,883.96 = 2,750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.34/6,883.96 = 2,750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.34x = 6,883.96 × 2,750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.34x = 18,932,920.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,932,920.77/4,988.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.44

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