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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.39, 6,865.45 and 2,850.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.39, 6,865.45 and 2,850.79 is: 3,933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.39 : 6,865.45 = 2,850.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.39/6,865.45 = 2,850.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.39x = 6,865.45 × 2,850.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.39x = 19,571,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571,956.21/4,975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.75

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