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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,968.93, 6,857.97 and 2,874.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,968.93, 6,857.97 and 2,874.27 is: 3,966.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,968.93 : 6,857.97 = 2,874.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,968.93/6,857.97 = 2,874.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,968.93x = 6,857.97 × 2,874.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,968.93x = 19,711,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,711,657.43/4,968.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.98

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