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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.17, 6,896.36 and 2,759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.17, 6,896.36 and 2,759.04 is: 3,807.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.17 : 6,896.36 = 2,759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.17/6,896.36 = 2,759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.17x = 6,896.36 × 2,759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.17x = 19,027,310.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027,310.68/4,997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.62

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