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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.94, 6,876.54 and 2,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.94, 6,876.54 and 2,744.82 is: 3,787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.94 : 6,876.54 = 2,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.94/6,876.54 = 2,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.94x = 6,876.54 × 2,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.94x = 18,874,864.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,874,864.52/4,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.90

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