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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.84, 6,888.74 and 2,753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.84, 6,888.74 and 2,753.71 is: 3,800.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.84 : 6,888.74 = 2,753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.84/6,888.74 = 2,753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.84x = 6,888.74 × 2,753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.84x = 18,969,578.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,969,578.46/4,991.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.12

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