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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.67, 6,866.59 and 2,737.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.67, 6,866.59 and 2,737.71 is: 3,778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.67 : 6,866.59 = 2,737.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.67/6,866.59 = 2,737.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.67x = 6,866.59 × 2,737.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.67x = 18,798,732.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798,732.11/4,975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.13

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