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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.75, 7,492.76 and 1,877.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.75, 7,492.76 and 1,877.69 is: 2,815.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.75 : 7,492.76 = 1,877.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.75/7,492.76 = 1,877.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.75x = 7,492.76 × 1,877.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.75x = 14,069,033.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,069,033.67/4,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,815.08

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