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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.44, 6,893.70 and 2,757.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.44, 6,893.70 and 2,757.47 is: 3,805.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.44 : 6,893.70 = 2,757.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.44/6,893.70 = 2,757.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.44x = 6,893.70 × 2,757.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.44x = 19,009,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009,170.94/4,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.31

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