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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.37, 6,867.18 and 2,738.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.37, 6,867.18 and 2,738.21 is: 3,778.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.37 : 6,867.18 = 2,738.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.37/6,867.18 = 2,738.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.37x = 6,867.18 × 2,738.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.37x = 18,803,746.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803,746.61/4,976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.61

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