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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.73, 6,896.77 and 2,759.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.73, 6,896.77 and 2,759.82 is: 3,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.73 : 6,896.77 = 2,759.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.73/6,896.77 = 2,759.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.73x = 6,896.77 × 2,759.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.73x = 19,033,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033,843.78/4,997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.50

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