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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.20, 6,897.33 and 2,759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.20, 6,897.33 and 2,759.96 is: 3,808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.20 : 6,897.33 = 2,759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.20/6,897.33 = 2,759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.20x = 6,897.33 × 2,759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.20x = 19,036,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,320.42/4,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.64

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