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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,047.06, 4,570.86 and 1,099.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,047.06, 4,570.86 and 1,099.01 is: 1,648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,047.06 : 4,570.86 = 1,099.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,047.06/4,570.86 = 1,099.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,047.06x = 4,570.86 × 1,099.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,047.06x = 5,023,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,420.85/3,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.61

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