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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.03, 6,884.72 and 2,750.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.03, 6,884.72 and 2,750.86 is: 3,796.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.03 : 6,884.72 = 2,750.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.03/6,884.72 = 2,750.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.03x = 6,884.72 × 2,750.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.03x = 18,938,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,938,900.86/4,989.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.11

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