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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,899.98, 7,351.79 and 2,268.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,899.98, 7,351.79 and 2,268.77 is: 3,403.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,899.98 : 7,351.79 = 2,268.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,899.98/7,351.79 = 2,268.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,899.98x = 7,351.79 × 2,268.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,899.98x = 16,679,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679,472.50/4,899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.99

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