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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.52, 6,899.55 and 2,761.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.52, 6,899.55 and 2,761.70 is: 3,811.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.52 : 6,899.55 = 2,761.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.52/6,899.55 = 2,761.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.52x = 6,899.55 × 2,761.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.52x = 19,054,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,054,487.24/4,999.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.26

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