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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.61, 6,895.28 and 2,758.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.61, 6,895.28 and 2,758.49 is: 3,806.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.61 : 6,895.28 = 2,758.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.61/6,895.28 = 2,758.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.61x = 6,895.28 × 2,758.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.61x = 19,020,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,020,512.66/4,996.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.69

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