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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.32, 6,890.51 and 2,754.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.32, 6,890.51 and 2,754.76 is: 3,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.32 : 6,890.51 = 2,754.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.32/6,890.51 = 2,754.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.32x = 6,890.51 × 2,754.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.32x = 18,981,666.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981,666.88/4,993.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.41

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