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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.72, 6,892.93 and 2,870.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.72, 6,892.93 and 2,870.93 is: 3,962.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.72 : 6,892.93 = 2,870.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.72/6,892.93 = 2,870.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.72x = 6,892.93 × 2,870.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.72x = 19,789,140.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789,140.35/4,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.01

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