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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.33, 6,885.16 and 2,751.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.33, 6,885.16 and 2,751.16 is: 3,796.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.33 : 6,885.16 = 2,751.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.33/6,885.16 = 2,751.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.33x = 6,885.16 × 2,751.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.33x = 18,942,176.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942,176.79/4,989.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.54

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