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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.50, 6,889.68 and 2,754.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.50, 6,889.68 and 2,754.34 is: 3,801.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.50 : 6,889.68 = 2,754.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.50/6,889.68 = 2,754.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.50x = 6,889.68 × 2,754.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.50x = 18,976,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976,521.21/4,992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.01

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