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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.66, 6,878.91 and 2,746.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.66, 6,878.91 and 2,746.50 is: 3,790.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.66 : 6,878.91 = 2,746.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.66/6,878.91 = 2,746.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.66x = 6,878.91 × 2,746.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.66x = 18,892,952.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,892,952.11/4,984.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.22

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