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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.84, 6,896.41 and 2,759.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.84, 6,896.41 and 2,759.54 is: 3,807.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.84 : 6,896.41 = 2,759.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.84/6,896.41 = 2,759.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.84x = 6,896.41 × 2,759.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.84x = 19,030,877.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,030,877.87/4,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.82

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