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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.47, 6,898.01 and 2,760.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.47, 6,898.01 and 2,760.36 is: 3,809.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.47 : 6,898.01 = 2,760.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.47/6,898.01 = 2,760.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.47x = 6,898.01 × 2,760.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.47x = 19,040,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,040,977.08/4,998.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.36

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