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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.35, 6,889.36 and 2,754.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.35, 6,889.36 and 2,754.44 is: 3,801.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.35 : 6,889.36 = 2,754.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.35/6,889.36 = 2,754.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.35x = 6,889.36 × 2,754.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.35x = 18,976,314.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976,314.99/4,992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.08

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