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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,978.22, 6,870.36 and 2,740.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,978.22, 6,870.36 and 2,740.52 is: 3,782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,978.22 : 6,870.36 = 2,740.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,978.22/6,870.36 = 2,740.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,978.22x = 6,870.36 × 2,740.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,978.22x = 18,828,358.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,828,358.99/4,978.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.15

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