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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.33, 6,897.69 and 2,760.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.33, 6,897.69 and 2,760.30 is: 3,809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.33 : 6,897.69 = 2,760.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.33/6,897.69 = 2,760.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.33x = 6,897.69 × 2,760.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.33x = 19,039,693.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039,693.71/4,998.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.21

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