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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.04, 6,888.98 and 2,754.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.04, 6,888.98 and 2,754.01 is: 3,800.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.04 : 6,888.98 = 2,754.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.04/6,888.98 = 2,754.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.04x = 6,888.98 × 2,754.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.04x = 18,972,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,972,271.59/4,992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.51

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