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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.02, 6,886.63 and 2,752.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.02, 6,886.63 and 2,752.35 is: 3,798.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.02 : 6,886.63 = 2,752.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.02/6,886.63 = 2,752.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.02x = 6,886.63 × 2,752.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.02x = 18,954,393.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954,393.70/4,990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.46

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