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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.80, 6,897.02 and 2,759.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.80, 6,897.02 and 2,759.77 is: 3,808.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.80 : 6,897.02 = 2,759.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.80/6,897.02 = 2,759.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.80x = 6,897.02 × 2,759.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.80x = 19,034,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,034,188.89/4,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.51

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