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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,898.97, 6,760.58 and 2,803.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,898.97, 6,760.58 and 2,803.09 is: 3,868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,898.97 : 6,760.58 = 2,803.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,898.97/6,760.58 = 2,803.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,898.97x = 6,760.58 × 2,803.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,898.97x = 18,950,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,950,514.19/4,898.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.27

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