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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.94, 6,876.63 and 2,744.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.94, 6,876.63 and 2,744.91 is: 3,788.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.94 : 6,876.63 = 2,744.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.94/6,876.63 = 2,744.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.94x = 6,876.63 × 2,744.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.94x = 18,875,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,730.45/4,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.07

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