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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.76, 6,876.33 and 2,744.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.76, 6,876.33 and 2,744.73 is: 3,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.76 : 6,876.33 = 2,744.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.76/6,876.33 = 2,744.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.76x = 6,876.33 × 2,744.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.76x = 18,873,669.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,873,669.24/4,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.79

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