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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.13, 6,896.04 and 2,759.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.13, 6,896.04 and 2,759.01 is: 3,807.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.13 : 6,896.04 = 2,759.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.13/6,896.04 = 2,759.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.13x = 6,896.04 × 2,759.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.13x = 19,026,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026,261.42/4,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.44

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