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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.11, 6,891.90 and 2,755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.11, 6,891.90 and 2,755.93 is: 3,803.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.11 : 6,891.90 = 2,755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.11/6,891.90 = 2,755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.11x = 6,891.90 × 2,755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.11x = 18,993,593.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993,593.97/4,994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.20

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