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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.93, 6,898.34 and 2,760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.93, 6,898.34 and 2,760.76 is: 3,809.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.93 : 6,898.34 = 2,760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.93/6,898.34 = 2,760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.93x = 6,898.34 × 2,760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.93x = 19,044,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,044,662.59/4,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.75

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