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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.09, 6,895.91 and 2,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.09, 6,895.91 and 2,759 is: 3,807.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.09 : 6,895.91 = 2,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.09/6,895.91 = 2,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.09x = 6,895.91 × 2,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.09x = 19,025,815.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,025,815.69/4,997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.38

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