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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,981.95, 6,874.97 and 2,743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,981.95, 6,874.97 and 2,743.76 is: 3,786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,981.95 : 6,874.97 = 2,743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,981.95/6,874.97 = 2,743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,981.95x = 6,874.97 × 2,743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,981.95x = 18,863,291.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,863,291.73/4,981.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.33

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