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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.30, 6,886.61 and 2,752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.30, 6,886.61 and 2,752.32 is: 3,798.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.30 : 6,886.61 = 2,752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.30/6,886.61 = 2,752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.30x = 6,886.61 × 2,752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.30x = 18,954,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954,154.44/4,990.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.20

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