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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.48, 6,884.94 and 2,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.48, 6,884.94 and 2,893.68 is: 3,992.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.48 : 6,884.94 = 2,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.48/6,884.94 = 2,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.48x = 6,884.94 × 2,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.48x = 19,922,813.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,922,813.18/4,989.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.96

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