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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.15, 6,897.40 and 2,760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.15, 6,897.40 and 2,760.02 is: 3,808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.15 : 6,897.40 = 2,760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.15/6,897.40 = 2,760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.15x = 6,897.40 × 2,760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.15x = 19,036,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,961.95/4,998.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.80

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