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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,898.46, 6,759.98 and 2,773.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,898.46, 6,759.98 and 2,773.99 is: 3,828.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,898.46 : 6,759.98 = 2,773.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,898.46/6,759.98 = 2,773.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,898.46x = 6,759.98 × 2,773.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,898.46x = 18,752,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,752,116.92/4,898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.17

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