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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,898.53, 6,759.94 and 2,660.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,898.53, 6,759.94 and 2,660.38 is: 3,671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,898.53 : 6,759.94 = 2,660.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,898.53/6,759.94 = 2,660.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,898.53x = 6,759.94 × 2,660.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,898.53x = 17,984,032.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,984,032.73/4,898.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.32

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