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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.06, 6,879.29 and 2,747.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.06, 6,879.29 and 2,747.13 is: 3,790.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.06 : 6,879.29 = 2,747.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.06/6,879.29 = 2,747.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.06x = 6,879.29 × 2,747.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.06x = 18,898,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898,290.20/4,985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.99

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