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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.26, 6,891.96 and 2,898.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.26, 6,891.96 and 2,898.25 is: 3,999.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.26 : 6,891.96 = 2,898.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.26/6,891.96 = 2,898.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.26x = 6,891.96 × 2,898.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.26x = 19,974,623.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974,623.07/4,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.52

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