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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.49, 6,886.78 and 2,752.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.49, 6,886.78 and 2,752.57 is: 3,798.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.49 : 6,886.78 = 2,752.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.49/6,886.78 = 2,752.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.49x = 6,886.78 × 2,752.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.49x = 18,956,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956,344.02/4,990.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.49

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