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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,549.99, 6,276.94 and 2,781.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,549.99, 6,276.94 and 2,781.27 is: 3,836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,549.99 : 6,276.94 = 2,781.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,549.99/6,276.94 = 2,781.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,549.99x = 6,276.94 × 2,781.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,549.99x = 17,457,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,457,864.91/4,549.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.90

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