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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.51, 6,894.03 and 2,757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.51, 6,894.03 and 2,757.70 is: 3,805.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.51 : 6,894.03 = 2,757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.51/6,894.03 = 2,757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.51x = 6,894.03 × 2,757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.51x = 19,011,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,011,666.53/4,995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.75

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