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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.08, 6,888.96 and 2,753.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.08, 6,888.96 and 2,753.87 is: 3,800.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.08 : 6,888.96 = 2,753.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.08/6,888.96 = 2,753.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.08x = 6,888.96 × 2,753.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.08x = 18,971,265.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,971,265.83/4,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,800.28

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