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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,901.98, 6,762.81 and 2,804.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,901.98, 6,762.81 and 2,804.98 is: 3,869.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,901.98 : 6,762.81 = 2,804.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,901.98/6,762.81 = 2,804.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,901.98x = 6,762.81 × 2,804.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,901.98x = 18,969,546.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,969,546.79/4,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.77

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