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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.94, 6,759.12 and 2,659.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.94, 6,759.12 and 2,659.79 is: 3,670.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.94 : 6,759.12 = 2,659.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.94/6,759.12 = 2,659.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.94x = 6,759.12 × 2,659.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.94x = 17,977,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977,856.68/4,897.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.50

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