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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.63, 6,898.17 and 2,760.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.63, 6,898.17 and 2,760.47 is: 3,809.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.63 : 6,898.17 = 2,760.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.63/6,898.17 = 2,760.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.63x = 6,898.17 × 2,760.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.63x = 19,042,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042,191.34/4,998.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.48

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