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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.63, 6,868.97 and 2,739.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.63, 6,868.97 and 2,739.30 is: 3,780.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.63 : 6,868.97 = 2,739.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.63/6,868.97 = 2,739.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.63x = 6,868.97 × 2,739.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.63x = 18,816,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,816,155.82/4,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.14

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