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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.52, 6,887.98 and 2,753.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.52, 6,887.98 and 2,753.27 is: 3,799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.52 : 6,887.98 = 2,753.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.52/6,887.98 = 2,753.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.52x = 6,887.98 × 2,753.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.52x = 18,964,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,964,468.69/4,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.34

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