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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.04, 6,898.79 and 2,761.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.04, 6,898.79 and 2,761.07 is: 3,810.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.04 : 6,898.79 = 2,761.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.04/6,898.79 = 2,761.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.04x = 6,898.79 × 2,761.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.04x = 19,047,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,047,993.81/4,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.33

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