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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.79, 6,739.23 and 2,759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.79, 6,739.23 and 2,759.51 is: 3,807.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.79 : 6,739.23 = 2,759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.79/6,739.23 = 2,759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.79x = 6,739.23 × 2,759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.79x = 18,596,974.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596,974.50/4,883.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.90

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