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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.80, 6,878.22 and 2,888.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.80, 6,878.22 and 2,888.52 is: 3,985.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.80 : 6,878.22 = 2,888.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.80/6,878.22 = 2,888.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.80x = 6,878.22 × 2,888.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.80x = 19,867,876.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867,876.03/4,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.69

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