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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.25, 6,879.77 and 2,747.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.25, 6,879.77 and 2,747.15 is: 3,791.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.25 : 6,879.77 = 2,747.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.25/6,879.77 = 2,747.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.25x = 6,879.77 × 2,747.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.25x = 18,899,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899,748.12/4,985.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.14

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