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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.49, 6,880.15 and 2,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.49, 6,880.15 and 2,747.54 is: 3,791.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.49 : 6,880.15 = 2,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.49/6,880.15 = 2,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.49x = 6,880.15 × 2,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.49x = 18,903,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,903,452.93/4,985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.69

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