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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,699.99, 6,481.50 and 2,811.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,699.99, 6,481.50 and 2,811.26 is: 3,876.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,699.99 : 6,481.50 = 2,811.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,699.99/6,481.50 = 2,811.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,699.99x = 6,481.50 × 2,811.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,699.99x = 18,221,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,221,158.46/4,699.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.85

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