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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.34, 6,865.97 and 2,737.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.34, 6,865.97 and 2,737.37 is: 3,777.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.34 : 6,865.97 = 2,737.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.34/6,865.97 = 2,737.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.34x = 6,865.97 × 2,737.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.34x = 18,794,652.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,794,652.28/4,975.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.57

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