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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.58, 6,894.92 and 2,758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.58, 6,894.92 and 2,758.46 is: 3,806.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.58 : 6,894.92 = 2,758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.58/6,894.92 = 2,758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.58x = 6,894.92 × 2,758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.58x = 19,019,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019,361.02/4,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.48

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