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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.91, 6,888.88 and 2,753.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.91, 6,888.88 and 2,753.86 is: 3,800.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.91 : 6,888.88 = 2,753.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.91/6,888.88 = 2,753.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.91x = 6,888.88 × 2,753.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.91x = 18,971,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,971,011.08/4,991.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.35

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