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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.77, 6,878.99 and 2,746.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.77, 6,878.99 and 2,746.74 is: 3,790.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.77 : 6,878.99 = 2,746.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.77/6,878.99 = 2,746.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.77x = 6,878.99 × 2,746.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.77x = 18,894,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,894,829.66/4,984.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.51

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