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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.76, 6,898.15 and 2,760.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.76, 6,898.15 and 2,760.60 is: 3,809.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.76 : 6,898.15 = 2,760.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.76/6,898.15 = 2,760.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.76x = 6,898.15 × 2,760.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.76x = 19,043,032.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,043,032.89/4,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.55

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