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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.34, 6,877.49 and 2,888.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.34, 6,877.49 and 2,888.25 is: 3,984.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.34 : 6,877.49 = 2,888.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.34/6,877.49 = 2,888.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.34x = 6,877.49 × 2,888.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.34x = 19,863,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,863,896.05/4,985.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.46

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