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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.10, 6,890.51 and 2,755.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.10, 6,890.51 and 2,755.05 is: 3,801.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.10 : 6,890.51 = 2,755.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.10/6,890.51 = 2,755.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.10x = 6,890.51 × 2,755.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.10x = 18,983,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,983,685.80/4,993.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.99

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