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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.97, 6,886.20 and 2,751.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.97, 6,886.20 and 2,751.94 is: 3,797.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.97 : 6,886.20 = 2,751.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.97/6,886.20 = 2,751.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.97x = 6,886.20 × 2,751.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.97x = 18,950,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950,361.04/4,989.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.69

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