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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.65, 6,894.38 and 2,757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.65, 6,894.38 and 2,757.96 is: 3,806.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.65 : 6,894.38 = 2,757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.65/6,894.38 = 2,757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.65x = 6,894.38 × 2,757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.65x = 19,014,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,014,431.16/4,995.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.20

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