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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,984.92, 6,878.65 and 2,746.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,984.92, 6,878.65 and 2,746.89 is: 3,790.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,984.92 : 6,878.65 = 2,746.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,984.92/6,878.65 = 2,746.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,984.92x = 6,878.65 × 2,746.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,984.92x = 18,894,894.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,894,894.90/4,984.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.41

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