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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,883.94, 6,739.68 and 2,759.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,883.94, 6,739.68 and 2,759.55 is: 3,808.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,883.94 : 6,739.68 = 2,759.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,883.94/6,739.68 = 2,759.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,883.94x = 6,739.68 × 2,759.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,883.94x = 18,598,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598,483.94/4,883.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.09

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