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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.47, 6,875.77 and 2,744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.47, 6,875.77 and 2,744.30 is: 3,787.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.47 : 6,875.77 = 2,744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.47/6,875.77 = 2,744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.47x = 6,875.77 × 2,744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.47x = 18,869,164.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869,164.03/4,982.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.11

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