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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.37, 6,886.62 and 2,752.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.37, 6,886.62 and 2,752.20 is: 3,797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.37 : 6,886.62 = 2,752.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.37/6,886.62 = 2,752.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.37x = 6,886.62 × 2,752.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.37x = 18,953,355.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953,355.56/4,990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.99

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