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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.58, 6,892.16 and 2,756.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.58, 6,892.16 and 2,756.46 is: 3,803.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.58 : 6,892.16 = 2,756.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.58/6,892.16 = 2,756.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.58x = 6,892.16 × 2,756.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.58x = 18,997,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997,963.35/4,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.72

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