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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,991.98, 6,888.84 and 2,754.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,991.98, 6,888.84 and 2,754.06 is: 3,800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,991.98 : 6,888.84 = 2,754.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,991.98/6,888.84 = 2,754.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,991.98x = 6,888.84 × 2,754.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,991.98x = 18,972,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,972,278.69/4,991.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.55

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