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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,980.35, 6,872.87 and 2,742.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,980.35, 6,872.87 and 2,742.26 is: 3,784.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,980.35 : 6,872.87 = 2,742.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,980.35/6,872.87 = 2,742.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,980.35x = 6,872.87 × 2,742.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,980.35x = 18,847,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,847,168.98/4,980.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.30

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