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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.29, 6,865.93 and 2,737.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.29, 6,865.93 and 2,737.10 is: 3,777.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.29 : 6,865.93 = 2,737.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.29/6,865.93 = 2,737.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.29x = 6,865.93 × 2,737.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.29x = 18,792,755.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,792,755.70/4,975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.22

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