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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.08, 6,884.81 and 2,750.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.08, 6,884.81 and 2,750.91 is: 3,796.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.08 : 6,884.81 = 2,750.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.08/6,884.81 = 2,750.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.08x = 6,884.81 × 2,750.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.08x = 18,939,492.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,939,492.68/4,989.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.19

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