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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.08, 6,887.36 and 2,894.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.08, 6,887.36 and 2,894.08 is: 3,994.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.08 : 6,887.36 = 2,894.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.08/6,887.36 = 2,894.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.08x = 6,887.36 × 2,894.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.08x = 19,932,570.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,932,570.83/4,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.44

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