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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999, 6,898.62 and 2,791

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999, 6,898.62 and 2,791 is: 3,851.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999 : 6,898.62 = 2,791 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999/6,898.62 = 2,791/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999x = 6,898.62 × 2,791
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999x = 19,254,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,254,048.42/4,999
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,851.58

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