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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,994.73, 6,892.86 and 2,756.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,994.73, 6,892.86 and 2,756.77 is: 3,804.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,994.73 : 6,892.86 = 2,756.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,994.73/6,892.86 = 2,756.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,994.73x = 6,892.86 × 2,756.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,994.73x = 19,002,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002,029.66/4,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.42

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