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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.78, 6,737.97 and 2,893.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.78, 6,737.97 and 2,893.52 is: 3,992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.78 : 6,737.97 = 2,893.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.78/6,737.97 = 2,893.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.78x = 6,737.97 × 2,893.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.78x = 19,496,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,496,450.95/4,882.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,992.90

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