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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,983.93, 6,877.53 and 2,745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,983.93, 6,877.53 and 2,745.72 is: 3,788.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,983.93 : 6,877.53 = 2,745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,983.93/6,877.53 = 2,745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,983.93x = 6,877.53 × 2,745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,983.93x = 18,883,771.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,883,771.67/4,983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.93

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