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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.55, 6,891.27 and 2,755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.55, 6,891.27 and 2,755.52 is: 3,802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.55 : 6,891.27 = 2,755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.55/6,891.27 = 2,755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.55x = 6,891.27 × 2,755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.55x = 18,989,032.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,989,032.31/4,993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.71

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