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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.38, 6,866.09 and 2,737.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.38, 6,866.09 and 2,737.35 is: 3,777.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.38 : 6,866.09 = 2,737.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.38/6,866.09 = 2,737.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.38x = 6,866.09 × 2,737.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.38x = 18,794,877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,794,877.77/4,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.58

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