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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.47, 6,888.28 and 2,753.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.47, 6,888.28 and 2,753.29 is: 3,799.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.47 : 6,888.28 = 2,753.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.47/6,888.28 = 2,753.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.47x = 6,888.28 × 2,753.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.47x = 18,965,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,965,432.44/4,991.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.57

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