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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,801.76, 6,626.42 and 2,812.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,801.76, 6,626.42 and 2,812.22 is: 3,880.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,801.76 : 6,626.42 = 2,812.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,801.76/6,626.42 = 2,812.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,801.76x = 6,626.42 × 2,812.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,801.76x = 18,634,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,634,950.85/4,801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.86

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