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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.48, 6,885.36 and 2,751.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.48, 6,885.36 and 2,751.33 is: 3,796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.48 : 6,885.36 = 2,751.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.48/6,885.36 = 2,751.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.48x = 6,885.36 × 2,751.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.48x = 18,943,897.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943,897.53/4,989.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.77

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