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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.56, 6,889.71 and 2,754.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.56, 6,889.71 and 2,754.57 is: 3,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.56 : 6,889.71 = 2,754.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.56/6,889.71 = 2,754.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.56x = 6,889.71 × 2,754.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.56x = 18,978,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,978,205.70/4,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.30

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