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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.44, 6,889.48 and 2,754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.44, 6,889.48 and 2,754.53 is: 3,801.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.44 : 6,889.48 = 2,754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.44/6,889.48 = 2,754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.44x = 6,889.48 × 2,754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.44x = 18,977,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,977,279.34/4,992.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.20

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