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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.75, 6,898.28 and 2,790.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.75, 6,898.28 and 2,790.75 is: 3,851.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.75 : 6,898.28 = 2,790.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.75/6,898.28 = 2,790.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.75x = 6,898.28 × 2,790.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.75x = 19,251,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,251,360.96/4,998.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.24

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