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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.94, 6,894.25 and 2,900.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.94, 6,894.25 and 2,900.66 is: 4,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.94 : 6,894.25 = 2,900.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.94/6,894.25 = 2,900.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.94x = 6,894.25 × 2,900.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.94x = 19,997,833.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,997,833.48/4,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,002.02

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