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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.19, 6,887.77 and 2,753.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.19, 6,887.77 and 2,753.02 is: 3,799.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.19 : 6,887.77 = 2,753.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.19/6,887.77 = 2,753.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.19x = 6,887.77 × 2,753.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.19x = 18,962,168.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962,168.57/4,991.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.13

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