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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,987.53, 6,882.84 and 2,749.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,987.53, 6,882.84 and 2,749.41 is: 3,794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,987.53 : 6,882.84 = 2,749.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,987.53/6,882.84 = 2,749.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,987.53x = 6,882.84 × 2,749.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,987.53x = 18,923,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,923,749.12/4,987.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.21

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