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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,988.67, 6,883.96 and 2,892.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,988.67, 6,883.96 and 2,892.93 is: 3,992.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,988.67 : 6,883.96 = 2,892.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,988.67/6,883.96 = 2,892.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,988.67x = 6,883.96 × 2,892.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,988.67x = 19,914,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,914,814.40/4,988.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.01

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