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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.35, 6,890.67 and 2,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.35, 6,890.67 and 2,755.14 is: 3,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.35 : 6,890.67 = 2,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.35/6,890.67 = 2,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.35x = 6,890.67 × 2,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.35x = 18,984,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,984,760.54/4,993.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.01

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