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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.69, 6,896.72 and 2,759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.69, 6,896.72 and 2,759.51 is: 3,808.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.69 : 6,896.72 = 2,759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.69/6,896.72 = 2,759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.69x = 6,896.72 × 2,759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.69x = 19,031,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,031,533.32/4,997.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.07

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