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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.79, 6,866.63 and 2,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.79, 6,866.63 and 2,737.68 is: 3,778.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.79 : 6,866.63 = 2,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.79/6,866.63 = 2,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.79x = 6,866.63 × 2,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.79x = 18,798,621.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798,621.93/4,975.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.02

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