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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.76, 6,898.26 and 2,902.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.76, 6,898.26 and 2,902.84 is: 4,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.76 : 6,898.26 = 2,902.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.76/6,898.26 = 2,902.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.76x = 6,898.26 × 2,902.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.76x = 20,024,545.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,024,545.06/4,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.90

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