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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,973.84, 6,863.90 and 2,735.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,973.84, 6,863.90 and 2,735.87 is: 3,775.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,973.84 : 6,863.90 = 2,735.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,973.84/6,863.90 = 2,735.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,973.84x = 6,863.90 × 2,735.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,973.84x = 18,778,690.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,778,690.09/4,973.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.49

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