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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.23, 6,897.41 and 2,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.23, 6,897.41 and 2,759.94 is: 3,808.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.23 : 6,897.41 = 2,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.23/6,897.41 = 2,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.23x = 6,897.41 × 2,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.23x = 19,036,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036,423.96/4,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.64

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