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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.01, 6,898.61 and 2,760.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.01, 6,898.61 and 2,760.88 is: 3,809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.01 : 6,898.61 = 2,760.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.01/6,898.61 = 2,760.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.01x = 6,898.61 × 2,760.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.01x = 19,046,199.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,046,199.88/4,999.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.99

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