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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.58, 6,891.98 and 2,756.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.58, 6,891.98 and 2,756.18 is: 3,803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.58 : 6,891.98 = 2,756.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.58/6,891.98 = 2,756.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.58x = 6,891.98 × 2,756.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.58x = 18,995,537.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,995,537.44/4,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.23

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