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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.61, 6,884.69 and 2,750.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.61, 6,884.69 and 2,750.93 is: 3,796.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.61 : 6,884.69 = 2,750.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.61/6,884.69 = 2,750.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.61x = 6,884.69 × 2,750.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.61x = 18,939,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,939,272.72/4,988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.50

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