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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,992.92, 6,890.40 and 2,754.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,992.92, 6,890.40 and 2,754.89 is: 3,801.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,992.92 : 6,890.40 = 2,754.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,992.92/6,890.40 = 2,754.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,992.92x = 6,890.40 × 2,754.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,992.92x = 18,982,294.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982,294.06/4,992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.84

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