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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.52, 6,897.66 and 2,760.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.52, 6,897.66 and 2,760.35 is: 3,809.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.52 : 6,897.66 = 2,760.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.52/6,897.66 = 2,760.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.52x = 6,897.66 × 2,760.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.52x = 19,039,910.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039,910.94/4,998.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.11

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