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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.58, 6,876.09 and 2,744.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.58, 6,876.09 and 2,744.55 is: 3,787.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.58 : 6,876.09 = 2,744.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.58/6,876.09 = 2,744.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.58x = 6,876.09 × 2,744.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.58x = 18,871,772.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,871,772.81/4,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.55

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