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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.45, 6,888.09 and 2,753.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.45, 6,888.09 and 2,753.29 is: 3,799.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.45 : 6,888.09 = 2,753.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.45/6,888.09 = 2,753.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.45x = 6,888.09 × 2,753.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.45x = 18,964,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964,892.10/4,991.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.47

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