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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.44, 6,885.34 and 2,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.44, 6,885.34 and 2,751.52 is: 3,797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.44 : 6,885.34 = 2,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.44/6,885.34 = 2,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.44x = 6,885.34 × 2,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.44x = 18,945,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,945,150.72/4,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.05

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