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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,996.98, 6,895.35 and 2,758.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,996.98, 6,895.35 and 2,758.32 is: 3,806.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,996.98 : 6,895.35 = 2,758.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,996.98/6,895.35 = 2,758.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,996.98x = 6,895.35 × 2,758.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,996.98x = 19,019,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019,581.81/4,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.22

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