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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,979.04, 6,871.10 and 2,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,979.04, 6,871.10 and 2,741.14 is: 3,782.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,979.04 : 6,871.10 = 2,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,979.04/6,871.10 = 2,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,979.04x = 6,871.10 × 2,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,979.04x = 18,834,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,834,647.05/4,979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.79

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