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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,978.63, 6,870.62 and 2,740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,978.63, 6,870.62 and 2,740.70 is: 3,782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,978.63 : 6,870.62 = 2,740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,978.63/6,870.62 = 2,740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,978.63x = 6,870.62 × 2,740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,978.63x = 18,830,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,830,332.26/4,978.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.23

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