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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.84, 6,885.52 and 2,751.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.84, 6,885.52 and 2,751.15 is: 3,796.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.84 : 6,885.52 = 2,751.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.84/6,885.52 = 2,751.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.84x = 6,885.52 × 2,751.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.84x = 18,943,098.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,943,098.35/4,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.33

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