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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.22, 6,892.44 and 2,756.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.22, 6,892.44 and 2,756.31 is: 3,803.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.22 : 6,892.44 = 2,756.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.22/6,892.44 = 2,756.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.22x = 6,892.44 × 2,756.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.22x = 18,997,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997,701.30/4,994.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.94

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