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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.15, 6,896.02 and 2,759.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.15, 6,896.02 and 2,759.02 is: 3,807.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.15 : 6,896.02 = 2,759.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.15/6,896.02 = 2,759.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.15x = 6,896.02 × 2,759.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.15x = 19,026,257.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026,257.10/4,997.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.42

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