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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.46, 6,886.68 and 2,752.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.46, 6,886.68 and 2,752.33 is: 3,798.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.46 : 6,886.68 = 2,752.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.46/6,886.68 = 2,752.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.46x = 6,886.68 × 2,752.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.46x = 18,954,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,954,440.06/4,990.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.14

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