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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.16, 6,875.08 and 2,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.16, 6,875.08 and 2,774.16 is: 3,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.16 : 6,875.08 = 2,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.16/6,875.08 = 2,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.16x = 6,875.08 × 2,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.16x = 19,072,571.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072,571.93/4,982.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.17

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