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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,975.90, 6,866.94 and 2,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,975.90, 6,866.94 and 2,737.96 is: 3,778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,975.90 : 6,866.94 = 2,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,975.90/6,866.94 = 2,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,975.90x = 6,866.94 × 2,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,975.90x = 18,801,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,801,407.04/4,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.49

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