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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.22, 6,887.93 and 2,753.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.22, 6,887.93 and 2,753.17 is: 3,799.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.22 : 6,887.93 = 2,753.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.22/6,887.93 = 2,753.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.22x = 6,887.93 × 2,753.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.22x = 18,963,642.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,963,642.24/4,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.40

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