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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.74, 6,898.19 and 2,760.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.74, 6,898.19 and 2,760.62 is: 3,809.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.74 : 6,898.19 = 2,760.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.74/6,898.19 = 2,760.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.74x = 6,898.19 × 2,760.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.74x = 19,043,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,043,284.72/4,998.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.62

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