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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.53, 6,885.01 and 2,751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.53, 6,885.01 and 2,751.26 is: 3,796.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.53 : 6,885.01 = 2,751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.53/6,885.01 = 2,751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.53x = 6,885.01 × 2,751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.53x = 18,942,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942,452.61/4,989.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.44

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