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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.93, 6,876.76 and 2,744.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.93, 6,876.76 and 2,744.81 is: 3,788.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.93 : 6,876.76 = 2,744.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.93/6,876.76 = 2,744.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.93x = 6,876.76 × 2,744.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.93x = 18,875,406.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,406.48/4,982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.01

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