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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.65, 6,896.71 and 2,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.65, 6,896.71 and 2,759.52 is: 3,808.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.65 : 6,896.71 = 2,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.65/6,896.71 = 2,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.65x = 6,896.71 × 2,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.65x = 19,031,609.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,031,609.18/4,997.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.11

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