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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.46, 6,875.66 and 2,713.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.46, 6,875.66 and 2,713.74 is: 3,744.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.46 : 6,875.66 = 2,713.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.46/6,875.66 = 2,713.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.46x = 6,875.66 × 2,713.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.46x = 18,658,740.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,658,740.00/4,982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,744.89

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