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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.94, 6,888.78 and 3,002.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.94, 6,888.78 and 3,002.49 is: 4,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.94 : 6,888.78 = 3,002.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.94/6,888.78 = 3,002.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.94x = 6,888.78 × 3,002.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.94x = 20,683,493.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,683,493.06/4,991.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.38

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