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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.31, 6,886.49 and 2,752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.31, 6,886.49 and 2,752.14 is: 3,797.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.31 : 6,886.49 = 2,752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.31/6,886.49 = 2,752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.31x = 6,886.49 × 2,752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.31x = 18,952,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,952,606.97/4,990.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.88

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