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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.39, 6,890.90 and 2,755.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.39, 6,890.90 and 2,755.26 is: 3,802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.39 : 6,890.90 = 2,755.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.39/6,890.90 = 2,755.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.39x = 6,890.90 × 2,755.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.39x = 18,986,243.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,986,243.53/4,993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.28

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