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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,897.99, 6,759.28 and 2,659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,897.99, 6,759.28 and 2,659.96 is: 3,670.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,897.99 : 6,759.28 = 2,659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,897.99/6,759.28 = 2,659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,897.99x = 6,759.28 × 2,659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,897.99x = 17,979,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979,414.43/4,897.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.77

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