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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,980.10, 6,872.43 and 2,741.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,980.10, 6,872.43 and 2,741.89 is: 3,783.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,980.10 : 6,872.43 = 2,741.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,980.10/6,872.43 = 2,741.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,980.10x = 6,872.43 × 2,741.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,980.10x = 18,843,447.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843,447.09/4,980.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.75

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