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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.47, 6,885.52 and 2,751.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.47, 6,885.52 and 2,751.29 is: 3,796.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.47 : 6,885.52 = 2,751.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.47/6,885.52 = 2,751.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.47x = 6,885.52 × 2,751.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.47x = 18,944,070.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,944,070.07/4,989.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.81

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