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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.16, 6,865.88 and 2,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.16, 6,865.88 and 2,737.14 is: 3,777.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.16 : 6,865.88 = 2,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.16/6,865.88 = 2,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.16x = 6,865.88 × 2,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.16x = 18,792,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,792,874.78/4,975.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.34

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