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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.63, 6,878.91 and 2,746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.63, 6,878.91 and 2,746.60 is: 3,790.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.63 : 6,878.91 = 2,746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.63/6,878.91 = 2,746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.63x = 6,878.91 × 2,746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.63x = 18,893,614.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893,614.21/4,984.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.37

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