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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.39, 6,886.46 and 2,752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.39, 6,886.46 and 2,752.26 is: 3,797.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.39 : 6,886.46 = 2,752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.39/6,886.46 = 2,752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.39x = 6,886.46 × 2,752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.39x = 18,953,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953,328.40/4,990.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.97

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