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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,898.92, 6,761.94 and 2,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,898.92, 6,761.94 and 2,803.24 is: 3,869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,898.92 : 6,761.94 = 2,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,898.92/6,761.94 = 2,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,898.92x = 6,761.94 × 2,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,898.92x = 18,955,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955,340.69/4,898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.29

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