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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.37, 6,888.06 and 2,753.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.37, 6,888.06 and 2,753.23 is: 3,799.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.37 : 6,888.06 = 2,753.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.37/6,888.06 = 2,753.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.37x = 6,888.06 × 2,753.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.37x = 18,964,407.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964,407.19/4,991.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.44

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