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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.26, 6,897.78 and 2,760.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.26, 6,897.78 and 2,760.50 is: 3,809.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.26 : 6,897.78 = 2,760.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.26/6,897.78 = 2,760.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.26x = 6,897.78 × 2,760.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.26x = 19,041,321.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,041,321.69/4,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.59

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