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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,899.81, 6,761.71 and 2,661.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,899.81, 6,761.71 and 2,661.67 is: 3,673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,899.81 : 6,761.71 = 2,661.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,899.81/6,761.71 = 2,661.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,899.81x = 6,761.71 × 2,661.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,899.81x = 17,997,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,997,440.66/4,899.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.09

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