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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.02, 6,866.94 and 2,737.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.02, 6,866.94 and 2,737.84 is: 3,778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.02 : 6,866.94 = 2,737.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.02/6,866.94 = 2,737.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.02x = 6,866.94 × 2,737.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.02x = 18,800,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,800,583.01/4,976.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.24

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