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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,990.80, 6,887.25 and 2,752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,990.80, 6,887.25 and 2,752.62 is: 3,798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,990.80 : 6,887.25 = 2,752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,990.80/6,887.25 = 2,752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,990.80x = 6,887.25 × 2,752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,990.80x = 18,957,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,957,982.10/4,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,798.59

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