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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,898.39, 6,759.56 and 2,773.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,898.39, 6,759.56 and 2,773.87 is: 3,827.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,898.39 : 6,759.56 = 2,773.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,898.39/6,759.56 = 2,773.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,898.39x = 6,759.56 × 2,773.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,898.39x = 18,750,160.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,750,160.47/4,898.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.82

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