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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.06, 6,889.09 and 2,753.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.06, 6,889.09 and 2,753.91 is: 3,800.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.06 : 6,889.09 = 2,753.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.06/6,889.09 = 2,753.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.06x = 6,889.09 × 2,753.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.06x = 18,971,957.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,971,957.95/4,992.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.43

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