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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,980.42, 6,872.85 and 2,742.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,980.42, 6,872.85 and 2,742.27 is: 3,784.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,980.42 : 6,872.85 = 2,742.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,980.42/6,872.85 = 2,742.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,980.42x = 6,872.85 × 2,742.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,980.42x = 18,847,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,847,210.37/4,980.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.26

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