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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,995.85, 6,893.98 and 2,757.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,995.85, 6,893.98 and 2,757.67 is: 3,805.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,995.85 : 6,893.98 = 2,757.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,995.85/6,893.98 = 2,757.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,995.85x = 6,893.98 × 2,757.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,995.85x = 19,011,297.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,011,297.70/4,995.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.42

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