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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.05, 6,898.83 and 2,730.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.05, 6,898.83 and 2,730.54 is: 3,768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.05 : 6,898.83 = 2,730.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.05/6,898.83 = 2,730.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.05x = 6,898.83 × 2,730.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.05x = 18,837,507.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,837,507.89/4,999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.21

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