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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.31, 6,897.70 and 2,760.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.31, 6,897.70 and 2,760.18 is: 3,809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.31 : 6,897.70 = 2,760.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.31/6,897.70 = 2,760.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.31x = 6,897.70 × 2,760.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.31x = 19,038,871.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,038,871.17/4,998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.06

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