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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.22, 6,886.55 and 2,752.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.22, 6,886.55 and 2,752.17 is: 3,798.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.22 : 6,886.55 = 2,752.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.22/6,886.55 = 2,752.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.22x = 6,886.55 × 2,752.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.22x = 18,952,956.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952,956.31/4,990.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.02

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