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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.02, 6,891.62 and 2,755.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.02, 6,891.62 and 2,755.89 is: 3,803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.02 : 6,891.62 = 2,755.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.02/6,891.62 = 2,755.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.02x = 6,891.62 × 2,755.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.02x = 18,992,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,992,546.64/4,994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.06

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