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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.51, 6,897.92 and 2,760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.51, 6,897.92 and 2,760.38 is: 3,809.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.51 : 6,897.92 = 2,760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.51/6,897.92 = 2,760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.51x = 6,897.92 × 2,760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.51x = 19,040,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,040,851.20/4,998.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.31

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