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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.34, 6,758.12 and 2,659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.34, 6,758.12 and 2,659.16 is: 3,669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.34 : 6,758.12 = 2,659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.34/6,758.12 = 2,659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.34x = 6,758.12 × 2,659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.34x = 17,970,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,970,875.29/4,897.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.52

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