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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.97, 6,888.97 and 2,753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.97, 6,888.97 and 2,753.93 is: 3,800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.97 : 6,888.97 = 2,753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.97/6,888.97 = 2,753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.97x = 6,888.97 × 2,753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.97x = 18,971,741.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,971,741.15/4,991.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.45

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