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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,899.63, 6,761.49 and 2,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,899.63, 6,761.49 and 2,803.80 is: 3,869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,899.63 : 6,761.49 = 2,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,899.63/6,761.49 = 2,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,899.63x = 6,761.49 × 2,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,899.63x = 18,957,865.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,957,865.66/4,899.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.24

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