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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.92, 6,895.32 and 2,758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.92, 6,895.32 and 2,758.80 is: 3,806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.92 : 6,895.32 = 2,758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.92/6,895.32 = 2,758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.92x = 6,895.32 × 2,758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.92x = 19,022,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022,808.82/4,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.91

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