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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.30, 6,885.23 and 2,751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.30, 6,885.23 and 2,751.32 is: 3,796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.30 : 6,885.23 = 2,751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.30/6,885.23 = 2,751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.30x = 6,885.23 × 2,751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.30x = 18,943,443.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943,443.47/4,989.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.82

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