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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,982.97, 6,876.42 and 2,744.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,982.97, 6,876.42 and 2,744.77 is: 3,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,982.97 : 6,876.42 = 2,744.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,982.97/6,876.42 = 2,744.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,982.97x = 6,876.42 × 2,744.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,982.97x = 18,874,191.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,874,191.32/4,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.74

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