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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.63, 6,886.75 and 2,752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.63, 6,886.75 and 2,752.52 is: 3,798.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.63 : 6,886.75 = 2,752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.63/6,886.75 = 2,752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.63x = 6,886.75 × 2,752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.63x = 18,955,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955,919.69/4,990.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.30

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