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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.74, 6,886.25 and 2,752.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.74, 6,886.25 and 2,752.05 is: 3,798.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.74 : 6,886.25 = 2,752.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.74/6,886.25 = 2,752.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.74x = 6,886.25 × 2,752.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.74x = 18,951,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,951,290.55/4,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.06

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