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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,999.82, 6,899.30 and 2,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,999.82, 6,899.30 and 2,761.52 is: 3,810.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,999.82 : 6,899.30 = 2,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,999.82/6,899.30 = 2,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,999.82x = 6,899.30 × 2,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,999.82x = 19,052,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052,554.94/4,999.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.65

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