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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.11, 6,895.97 and 2,758.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.11, 6,895.97 and 2,758.99 is: 3,807.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.11 : 6,895.97 = 2,758.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.11/6,895.97 = 2,758.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.11x = 6,895.97 × 2,758.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.11x = 19,025,864.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,025,864.00/4,997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.38

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