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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.06, 6,897.11 and 2,759.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.06, 6,897.11 and 2,759.91 is: 3,808.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.06 : 6,897.11 = 2,759.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.06/6,897.11 = 2,759.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.06x = 6,897.11 × 2,759.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.06x = 19,035,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,035,389.06/4,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.56

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