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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,993.64, 6,891.05 and 2,755.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,993.64, 6,891.05 and 2,755.46 is: 3,802.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,993.64 : 6,891.05 = 2,755.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,993.64/6,891.05 = 2,755.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,993.64x = 6,891.05 × 2,755.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,993.64x = 18,987,968.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987,968.92/4,993.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.43

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