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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.83, 6,894.26 and 2,757.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.83, 6,894.26 and 2,757.66 is: 3,805.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.83 : 6,894.26 = 2,757.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.83/6,894.26 = 2,757.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.83x = 6,894.26 × 2,757.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.83x = 19,012,031.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,012,031.93/4,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.58

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