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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.46, 6,867.73 and 2,738.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.46, 6,867.73 and 2,738.49 is: 3,779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.46 : 6,867.73 = 2,738.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.46/6,867.73 = 2,738.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.46x = 6,867.73 × 2,738.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.46x = 18,807,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,807,187.60/4,976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.23

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