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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.07, 6,866.99 and 2,737.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.07, 6,866.99 and 2,737.88 is: 3,778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.07 : 6,866.99 = 2,737.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.07/6,866.99 = 2,737.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.07x = 6,866.99 × 2,737.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.07x = 18,801,036.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,801,036.60/4,976.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.29

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