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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,989.99, 6,886.06 and 2,751.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,989.99, 6,886.06 and 2,751.88 is: 3,797.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,989.99 : 6,886.06 = 2,751.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,989.99/6,886.06 = 2,751.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,989.99x = 6,886.06 × 2,751.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,989.99x = 18,949,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,949,610.79/4,989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.52

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