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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.10, 6,886.44 and 2,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.10, 6,886.44 and 2,752.14 is: 3,798.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.10 : 6,886.44 = 2,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.10/6,886.44 = 2,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.10x = 6,886.44 × 2,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.10x = 18,952,446.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952,446.98/4,990.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.01

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