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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.18, 6,884.82 and 2,865.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.18, 6,884.82 and 2,865.14 is: 3,952.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.18 : 6,884.82 = 2,865.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.18/6,884.82 = 2,865.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.18x = 6,884.82 × 2,865.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.18x = 19,725,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,725,973.17/4,990.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.96

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