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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,119.56, 4,681.26 and 2,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,119.56, 4,681.26 and 2,999.80 is: 4,501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,119.56 : 4,681.26 = 2,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,119.56/4,681.26 = 2,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,119.56x = 4,681.26 × 2,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,119.56x = 14,042,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042,843.75/3,119.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.55

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