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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.26, 6,894.75 and 2,758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.26, 6,894.75 and 2,758.38 is: 3,806.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.26 : 6,894.75 = 2,758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.26/6,894.75 = 2,758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.26x = 6,894.75 × 2,758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.26x = 19,018,340.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,018,340.51/4,996.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.52

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