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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.01, 6,898.70 and 2,761.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.01, 6,898.70 and 2,761.09 is: 3,810.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.01 : 6,898.70 = 2,761.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.01/6,898.70 = 2,761.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.01x = 6,898.70 × 2,761.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.01x = 19,047,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,047,921.24/4,999.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.34

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