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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.06, 6,898.67 and 2,761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.06, 6,898.67 and 2,761.08 is: 3,810.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.06 : 6,898.67 = 2,761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.06/6,898.67 = 2,761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.06x = 6,898.67 × 2,761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.06x = 19,047,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,047,779.76/4,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.27

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