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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,837.76, 6,675.96 and 2,741.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,837.76, 6,675.96 and 2,741.88 is: 3,783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,837.76 : 6,675.96 = 2,741.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,837.76/6,675.96 = 2,741.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,837.76x = 6,675.96 × 2,741.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,837.76x = 18,304,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,304,681.20/4,837.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.71

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