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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.37, 6,886.76 and 2,752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.37, 6,886.76 and 2,752.19 is: 3,798.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.37 : 6,886.76 = 2,752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.37/6,886.76 = 2,752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.37x = 6,886.76 × 2,752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.37x = 18,953,623.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953,623.81/4,990.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.04

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