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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,013.48, 6,918.49 and 2,744.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,013.48, 6,918.49 and 2,744.82 is: 3,787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,013.48 : 6,918.49 = 2,744.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,013.48/6,918.49 = 2,744.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,013.48x = 6,918.49 × 2,744.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,013.48x = 18,990,002.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990,002.86/5,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.79

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