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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.30, 6,892.14 and 2,756.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.30, 6,892.14 and 2,756.30 is: 3,803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.30 : 6,892.14 = 2,756.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.30/6,892.14 = 2,756.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.30x = 6,892.14 × 2,756.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.30x = 18,996,805.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,996,805.48/4,994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.70

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