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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.65, 6,898.09 and 2,760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.65, 6,898.09 and 2,760.52 is: 3,809.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.65 : 6,898.09 = 2,760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.65/6,898.09 = 2,760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.65x = 6,898.09 × 2,760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.65x = 19,042,315.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042,315.41/4,998.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.49

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