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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.46, 6,895.89 and 2,759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.46, 6,895.89 and 2,759.16 is: 3,807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.46 : 6,895.89 = 2,759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.46/6,895.89 = 2,759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.46x = 6,895.89 × 2,759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.46x = 19,026,863.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026,863.85/4,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.31

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