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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.80, 6,899.73 and 2,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.80, 6,899.73 and 2,761.80 is: 3,811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.80 : 6,899.73 = 2,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.80/6,899.73 = 2,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.80x = 6,899.73 × 2,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.80x = 19,055,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055,674.31/4,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.29

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