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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.13, 6,887.80 and 2,753.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.13, 6,887.80 and 2,753.09 is: 3,799.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.13 : 6,887.80 = 2,753.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.13/6,887.80 = 2,753.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.13x = 6,887.80 × 2,753.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.13x = 18,962,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962,691.98/4,991.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.28

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