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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.72, 6,876.14 and 2,744.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.72, 6,876.14 and 2,744.74 is: 3,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.72 : 6,876.14 = 2,744.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.72/6,876.14 = 2,744.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.72x = 6,876.14 × 2,744.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.72x = 18,873,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,873,211.38/4,982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.74

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