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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,971.39, 6,860.79 and 2,876.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,971.39, 6,860.79 and 2,876.19 is: 3,969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,971.39 : 6,860.79 = 2,876.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,971.39/6,860.79 = 2,876.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,971.39x = 6,860.79 × 2,876.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,971.39x = 19,732,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732,935.59/4,971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.30

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