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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.58, 6,896.30 and 2,759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.58, 6,896.30 and 2,759.46 is: 3,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.58 : 6,896.30 = 2,759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.58/6,896.30 = 2,759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.58x = 6,896.30 × 2,759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.58x = 19,030,064.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,030,064.00/4,997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.86

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