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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.10, 6,876.68 and 2,744.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.10, 6,876.68 and 2,744.98 is: 3,788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.10 : 6,876.68 = 2,744.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.10/6,876.68 = 2,744.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.10x = 6,876.68 × 2,744.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.10x = 18,876,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,876,364.52/4,983.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.08

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