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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.41, 6,890.02 and 2,869.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.41, 6,890.02 and 2,869.41 is: 3,958.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.41 : 6,890.02 = 2,869.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.41/6,890.02 = 2,869.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.41x = 6,890.02 × 2,869.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.41x = 19,770,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,770,292.29/4,994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.48

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