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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.73, 6,894.02 and 2,757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.73, 6,894.02 and 2,757.82 is: 3,805.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.73 : 6,894.02 = 2,757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.73/6,894.02 = 2,757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.73x = 6,894.02 × 2,757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.73x = 19,012,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,012,417.98/4,995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.74

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