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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.53, 6,892.70 and 2,756.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.53, 6,892.70 and 2,756.26 is: 3,803.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.53 : 6,892.70 = 2,756.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.53/6,892.70 = 2,756.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.53x = 6,892.70 × 2,756.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.53x = 18,998,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,998,068.14/4,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.78

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