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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.52, 6,896.79 and 2,759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.52, 6,896.79 and 2,759.70 is: 3,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.52 : 6,896.79 = 2,759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.52/6,896.79 = 2,759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.52x = 6,896.79 × 2,759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.52x = 19,033,071.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033,071.36/4,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.50

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