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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.52, 6,876.08 and 2,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.52, 6,876.08 and 2,744.48 is: 3,787.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.52 : 6,876.08 = 2,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.52/6,876.08 = 2,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.52x = 6,876.08 × 2,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.52x = 18,871,264.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,871,264.04/4,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.49

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