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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.47, 6,868.56 and 2,739.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.47, 6,868.56 and 2,739.44 is: 3,780.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.47 : 6,868.56 = 2,739.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.47/6,868.56 = 2,739.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.47x = 6,868.56 × 2,739.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.47x = 18,816,008.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816,008.01/4,977.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.24

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