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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.57, 6,885.65 and 2,751.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.57, 6,885.65 and 2,751.53 is: 3,797.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.57 : 6,885.65 = 2,751.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.57/6,885.65 = 2,751.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.57x = 6,885.65 × 2,751.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.57x = 18,946,024.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,946,024.36/4,989.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.13

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