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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.07, 6,865.59 and 2,736.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.07, 6,865.59 and 2,736.99 is: 3,777.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.07 : 6,865.59 = 2,736.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.07/6,865.59 = 2,736.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.07x = 6,865.59 × 2,736.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.07x = 18,791,051.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791,051.17/4,975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.05

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