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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,480.63, 6,181.33 and 2,799.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,480.63, 6,181.33 and 2,799.11 is: 3,861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,480.63 : 6,181.33 = 2,799.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,480.63/6,181.33 = 2,799.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,480.63x = 6,181.33 × 2,799.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,480.63x = 17,302,222.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302,222.62/4,480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.56

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