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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,978.52, 6,869.94 and 2,882.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,978.52, 6,869.94 and 2,882.24 is: 3,977.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,978.52 : 6,869.94 = 2,882.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,978.52/6,869.94 = 2,882.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,978.52x = 6,869.94 × 2,882.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,978.52x = 19,800,815.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800,815.87/4,978.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.25

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