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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.15, 6,898.78 and 2,761.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.15, 6,898.78 and 2,761.02 is: 3,810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.15 : 6,898.78 = 2,761.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.15/6,898.78 = 2,761.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.15x = 6,898.78 × 2,761.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.15x = 19,047,669.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,047,669.56/4,999.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.18

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