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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.82, 6,896.88 and 2,759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.82, 6,896.88 and 2,759.64 is: 3,808.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.82 : 6,896.88 = 2,759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.82/6,896.88 = 2,759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.82x = 6,896.88 × 2,759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.82x = 19,032,905.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032,905.92/4,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.24

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