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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.45, 6,875.76 and 2,744.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.45, 6,875.76 and 2,744.27 is: 3,787.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.45 : 6,875.76 = 2,744.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.45/6,875.76 = 2,744.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.45x = 6,875.76 × 2,744.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.45x = 18,868,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,868,959.08/4,982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.08

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