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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.58, 6,886.71 and 2,752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.58, 6,886.71 and 2,752.46 is: 3,798.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.58 : 6,886.71 = 2,752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.58/6,886.71 = 2,752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.58x = 6,886.71 × 2,752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.58x = 18,955,359.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955,359.37/4,990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.23

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