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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,900.03, 6,762.01 and 2,661.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,900.03, 6,762.01 and 2,661.89 is: 3,673.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,900.03 : 6,762.01 = 2,661.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,900.03/6,762.01 = 2,661.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,900.03x = 6,762.01 × 2,661.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,900.03x = 17,999,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,999,679.68/4,900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.39

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