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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,985.72, 6,880.06 and 2,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,985.72, 6,880.06 and 2,747.54 is: 3,791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,985.72 : 6,880.06 = 2,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,985.72/6,880.06 = 2,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,985.72x = 6,880.06 × 2,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,985.72x = 18,903,240.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,903,240.05/4,985.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.48

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