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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.37, 6,885.02 and 2,751.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.37, 6,885.02 and 2,751.27 is: 3,796.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.37 : 6,885.02 = 2,751.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.37/6,885.02 = 2,751.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.37x = 6,885.02 × 2,751.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.37x = 18,942,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942,548.98/4,989.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.58

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