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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,998.97, 6,898.46 and 2,730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,998.97, 6,898.46 and 2,730.22 is: 3,767.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,998.97 : 6,898.46 = 2,730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,998.97/6,898.46 = 2,730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,998.97x = 6,898.46 × 2,730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,998.97x = 18,834,282.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,834,282.56/4,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.63

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