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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.55, 6,892.47 and 2,756.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.55, 6,892.47 and 2,756.58 is: 3,804.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.55 : 6,892.47 = 2,756.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.55/6,892.47 = 2,756.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.55x = 6,892.47 × 2,756.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.55x = 18,999,644.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,999,644.95/4,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.08

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