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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.04, 6,879.38 and 2,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.04, 6,879.38 and 2,747.12 is: 3,791.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.04 : 6,879.38 = 2,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.04/6,879.38 = 2,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.04x = 6,879.38 × 2,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.04x = 18,898,482.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898,482.39/4,985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.04

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