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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.27, 6,887.90 and 2,753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.27, 6,887.90 and 2,753.16 is: 3,799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.27 : 6,887.90 = 2,753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.27/6,887.90 = 2,753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.27x = 6,887.90 × 2,753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.27x = 18,963,500.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,963,500.88/4,991.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.34

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