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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.72, 6,897.72 and 2,902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.72, 6,897.72 and 2,902.44 is: 4,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.72 : 6,897.72 = 2,902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.72/6,897.72 = 2,902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.72x = 6,897.72 × 2,902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.72x = 20,020,218.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,020,218.44/4,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.07

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