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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.83, 6,885.85 and 2,751.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.83, 6,885.85 and 2,751.66 is: 3,797.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.83 : 6,885.85 = 2,751.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.83/6,885.85 = 2,751.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.83x = 6,885.85 × 2,751.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.83x = 18,947,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,947,518.01/4,989.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.23

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