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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.95, 6,886.18 and 2,751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.95, 6,886.18 and 2,751.92 is: 3,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.95 : 6,886.18 = 2,751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.95/6,886.18 = 2,751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.95x = 6,886.18 × 2,751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.95x = 18,950,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950,216.47/4,989.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.68

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