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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.44, 6,890.86 and 2,755.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.44, 6,890.86 and 2,755.53 is: 3,802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.44 : 6,890.86 = 2,755.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.44/6,890.86 = 2,755.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.44x = 6,890.86 × 2,755.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.44x = 18,987,971.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987,971.46/4,993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.58

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