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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.44, 6,758.43 and 2,659.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.44, 6,758.43 and 2,659.37 is: 3,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.44 : 6,758.43 = 2,659.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.44/6,758.43 = 2,659.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.44x = 6,758.43 × 2,659.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.44x = 17,973,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,973,165.99/4,897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.91

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