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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.11, 6,897.68 and 2,759.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.11, 6,897.68 and 2,759.99 is: 3,808.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.11 : 6,897.68 = 2,759.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.11/6,897.68 = 2,759.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.11x = 6,897.68 × 2,759.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.11x = 19,037,500.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,037,500.23/4,998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.94

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