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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.10, 6,895.96 and 2,759.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.10, 6,895.96 and 2,759.08 is: 3,807.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.10 : 6,895.96 = 2,759.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.10/6,895.96 = 2,759.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.10x = 6,895.96 × 2,759.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.10x = 19,026,505.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026,505.32/4,997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.51

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