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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.44, 6,867.51 and 2,738.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.44, 6,867.51 and 2,738.26 is: 3,778.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.44 : 6,867.51 = 2,738.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.44/6,867.51 = 2,738.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.44x = 6,867.51 × 2,738.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.44x = 18,805,046.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805,046.79/4,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.81

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