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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.59, 6,890.76 and 2,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.59, 6,890.76 and 2,755.16 is: 3,801.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.59 : 6,890.76 = 2,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.59/6,890.76 = 2,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.59x = 6,890.76 × 2,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.59x = 18,985,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,985,172.59/4,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.91

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