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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.47, 6,757.79 and 2,801.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.47, 6,757.79 and 2,801.19 is: 3,865.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.47 : 6,757.79 = 2,801.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.47/6,757.79 = 2,801.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.47x = 6,757.79 × 2,801.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.47x = 18,929,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,929,839.76/4,897.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.23

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