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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.50, 6,888.30 and 2,753.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.50, 6,888.30 and 2,753.34 is: 3,799.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.50 : 6,888.30 = 2,753.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.50/6,888.30 = 2,753.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.50x = 6,888.30 × 2,753.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.50x = 18,965,795.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,965,795.77/4,991.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.62

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