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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,997.96, 6,896.58 and 2,759.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,997.96, 6,896.58 and 2,759.66 is: 3,808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,997.96 : 6,896.58 = 2,759.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,997.96/6,896.58 = 2,759.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,997.96x = 6,896.58 × 2,759.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,997.96x = 19,032,215.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032,215.96/4,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.00

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