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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.27, 6,879.63 and 2,747.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.27, 6,879.63 and 2,747.09 is: 3,790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.27 : 6,879.63 = 2,747.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.27/6,879.63 = 2,747.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.27x = 6,879.63 × 2,747.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.27x = 18,898,962.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898,962.78/4,985.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.96

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