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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.68, 6,899.40 and 2,761.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.68, 6,899.40 and 2,761.46 is: 3,810.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.68 : 6,899.40 = 2,761.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.68/6,899.40 = 2,761.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.68x = 6,899.40 × 2,761.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.68x = 19,052,417.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052,417.12/4,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.73

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