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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,882.99, 6,738.94 and 2,758.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,882.99, 6,738.94 and 2,758.91 is: 3,807.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,882.99 : 6,738.94 = 2,758.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,882.99/6,738.94 = 2,758.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,882.99x = 6,738.94 × 2,758.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,882.99x = 18,592,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,592,135.85/4,882.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.53

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