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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.25, 6,876.52 and 2,744.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.25, 6,876.52 and 2,744.99 is: 3,787.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.25 : 6,876.52 = 2,744.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.25/6,876.52 = 2,744.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.25x = 6,876.52 × 2,744.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.25x = 18,875,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,875,970.90/4,983.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.89

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