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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.51, 6,891.66 and 2,977.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.51, 6,891.66 and 2,977.34 is: 4,108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.51 : 6,891.66 = 2,977.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.51/6,891.66 = 2,977.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.51x = 6,891.66 × 2,977.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.51x = 20,518,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,518,780.53/4,994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.27

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