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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.29, 6,865.74 and 2,737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.29, 6,865.74 and 2,737.17 is: 3,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.29 : 6,865.74 = 2,737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.29/6,865.74 = 2,737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.29x = 6,865.74 × 2,737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.29x = 18,792,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,792,697.56/4,975.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.21

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