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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.42, 6,876.99 and 2,745.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.42, 6,876.99 and 2,745.27 is: 3,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.42 : 6,876.99 = 2,745.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.42/6,876.99 = 2,745.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.42x = 6,876.99 × 2,745.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.42x = 18,879,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,879,194.34/4,983.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.40

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