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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.36, 6,866.10 and 2,737.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.36, 6,866.10 and 2,737.24 is: 3,777.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.36 : 6,866.10 = 2,737.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.36/6,866.10 = 2,737.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.36x = 6,866.10 × 2,737.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.36x = 18,794,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,794,163.56/4,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.45

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