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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.87, 6,866.87 and 2,737.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.87, 6,866.87 and 2,737.83 is: 3,778.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.87 : 6,866.87 = 2,737.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.87/6,866.87 = 2,737.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.87x = 6,866.87 × 2,737.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.87x = 18,800,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,800,322.69/4,975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.30

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