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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,977.74, 6,869.56 and 2,739.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,977.74, 6,869.56 and 2,739.66 is: 3,780.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,977.74 : 6,869.56 = 2,739.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,977.74/6,869.56 = 2,739.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,977.74x = 6,869.56 × 2,739.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,977.74x = 18,820,258.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,820,258.75/4,977.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.88

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