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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.51, 6,875.87 and 2,744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.51, 6,875.87 and 2,744.39 is: 3,787.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.51 : 6,875.87 = 2,744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.51/6,875.87 = 2,744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.51x = 6,875.87 × 2,744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.51x = 18,870,101.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,870,101.94/4,982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.27

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