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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.48, 6,886.82 and 2,752.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.48, 6,886.82 and 2,752.38 is: 3,798.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.48 : 6,886.82 = 2,752.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.48/6,886.82 = 2,752.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.48x = 6,886.82 × 2,752.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.48x = 18,955,152.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955,152.51/4,990.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.26

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