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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,895.97, 6,755.72 and 2,799.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,895.97, 6,755.72 and 2,799.69 is: 3,863.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,895.97 : 6,755.72 = 2,799.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,895.97/6,755.72 = 2,799.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,895.97x = 6,755.72 × 2,799.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,895.97x = 18,913,898.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,913,898.14/4,895.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.16

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