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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.10, 6,885.06 and 2,751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.10, 6,885.06 and 2,751.14 is: 3,796.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.10 : 6,885.06 = 2,751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.10/6,885.06 = 2,751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.10x = 6,885.06 × 2,751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.10x = 18,941,763.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,941,763.97/4,989.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.63

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