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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.78, 6,877.56 and 2,887.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.78, 6,877.56 and 2,887.86 is: 3,985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.78 : 6,877.56 = 2,887.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.78/6,877.56 = 2,887.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.78x = 6,877.56 × 2,887.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.78x = 19,861,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861,430.42/4,983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.21

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