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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.52, 6,890.28 and 2,897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.52, 6,890.28 and 2,897.24 is: 3,997.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.52 : 6,890.28 = 2,897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.52/6,890.28 = 2,897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.52x = 6,890.28 × 2,897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.52x = 19,962,794.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,962,794.83/4,993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.74

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