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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.37, 6,875.67 and 2,744.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.37, 6,875.67 and 2,744.24 is: 3,787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.37 : 6,875.67 = 2,744.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.37/6,875.67 = 2,744.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.37x = 6,875.67 × 2,744.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.37x = 18,868,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,868,505.83/4,982.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.05

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