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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.07, 6,890.36 and 2,897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.07, 6,890.36 and 2,897.19 is: 3,998.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.07 : 6,890.36 = 2,897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.07/6,890.36 = 2,897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.07x = 6,890.36 × 2,897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.07x = 19,962,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,962,667.60/4,993.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,998.08

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