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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.41, 6,878.33 and 2,746.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.41, 6,878.33 and 2,746.28 is: 3,789.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.41 : 6,878.33 = 2,746.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.41/6,878.33 = 2,746.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.41x = 6,878.33 × 2,746.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.41x = 18,889,833.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,889,833.88/4,984.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.78

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