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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.65, 6,866.50 and 2,737.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.65, 6,866.50 and 2,737.40 is: 3,777.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.65 : 6,866.50 = 2,737.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.65/6,866.50 = 2,737.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.65x = 6,866.50 × 2,737.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.65x = 18,796,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,796,313.36/4,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.66

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