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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,978.46, 6,869.84 and 2,740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,978.46, 6,869.84 and 2,740.16 is: 3,781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,978.46 : 6,869.84 = 2,740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,978.46/6,869.84 = 2,740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,978.46x = 6,869.84 × 2,740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,978.46x = 18,824,460.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824,460.77/4,978.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.18

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