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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.08, 6,887.81 and 2,752.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.08, 6,887.81 and 2,752.99 is: 3,799.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.08 : 6,887.81 = 2,752.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.08/6,887.81 = 2,752.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.08x = 6,887.81 × 2,752.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.08x = 18,962,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962,072.05/4,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.19

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