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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.95, 6,876.65 and 2,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.95, 6,876.65 and 2,745 is: 3,788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.95 : 6,876.65 = 2,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.95/6,876.65 = 2,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.95x = 6,876.65 × 2,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.95x = 18,876,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,876,404.25/4,982.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.20

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