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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.06, 6,891.78 and 2,756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.06, 6,891.78 and 2,756.08 is: 3,803.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.06 : 6,891.78 = 2,756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.06/6,891.78 = 2,756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.06x = 6,891.78 × 2,756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.06x = 18,994,262.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,994,262.56/4,994.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.37

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