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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,980.03, 6,872.46 and 2,741.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,980.03, 6,872.46 and 2,741.85 is: 3,783.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,980.03 : 6,872.46 = 2,741.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,980.03/6,872.46 = 2,741.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,980.03x = 6,872.46 × 2,741.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,980.03x = 18,843,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843,254.45/4,980.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.76

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