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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.52, 6,886.60 and 2,752.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.52, 6,886.60 and 2,752.27 is: 3,797.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.52 : 6,886.60 = 2,752.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.52/6,886.60 = 2,752.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.52x = 6,886.60 × 2,752.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.52x = 18,953,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953,782.58/4,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.96

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