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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.05, 6,895.86 and 2,759.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.05, 6,895.86 and 2,759.02 is: 3,807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.05 : 6,895.86 = 2,759.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.05/6,895.86 = 2,759.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.05x = 6,895.86 × 2,759.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.05x = 19,025,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,025,815.66/4,997.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.41

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