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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.58, 6,887.62 and 2,866.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.58, 6,887.62 and 2,866.77 is: 3,956.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.58 : 6,887.62 = 2,866.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.58/6,887.62 = 2,866.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.58x = 6,887.62 × 2,866.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.58x = 19,745,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,745,222.39/4,990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.50

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