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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.49, 6,875.85 and 2,744.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.49, 6,875.85 and 2,744.31 is: 3,787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.49 : 6,875.85 = 2,744.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.49/6,875.85 = 2,744.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.49x = 6,875.85 × 2,744.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.49x = 18,869,463.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869,463.91/4,982.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.16

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