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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.31, 6,896.90 and 2,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.31, 6,896.90 and 2,901.44 is: 4,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.31 : 6,896.90 = 2,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.31/6,896.90 = 2,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.31x = 6,896.90 × 2,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.31x = 20,010,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010,920.67/4,997.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.34

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