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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.44, 6,896.54 and 2,759.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.44, 6,896.54 and 2,759.42 is: 3,808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.44 : 6,896.54 = 2,759.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.44/6,896.54 = 2,759.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.44x = 6,896.54 × 2,759.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.44x = 19,030,450.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,030,450.41/4,997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.04

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