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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.18, 6,898.93 and 2,761.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.18, 6,898.93 and 2,761.01 is: 3,810.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.18 : 6,898.93 = 2,761.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.18/6,898.93 = 2,761.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.18x = 6,898.93 × 2,761.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.18x = 19,048,014.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,048,014.72/4,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.23

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