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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,976.53, 6,867.64 and 2,738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,976.53, 6,867.64 and 2,738.64 is: 3,779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,976.53 : 6,867.64 = 2,738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,976.53/6,867.64 = 2,738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,976.53x = 6,867.64 × 2,738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,976.53x = 18,807,993.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,807,993.61/4,976.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.34

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