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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.37, 6,892.34 and 2,756.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.37, 6,892.34 and 2,756.45 is: 3,803.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.37 : 6,892.34 = 2,756.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.37/6,892.34 = 2,756.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.37x = 6,892.34 × 2,756.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.37x = 18,998,342.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,998,342.35/4,994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.95

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