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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.03, 4,642.47 and 1,797.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.03, 4,642.47 and 1,797.77 is: 2,693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.03 : 4,642.47 = 1,797.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.03/4,642.47 = 1,797.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.03x = 4,642.47 × 1,797.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.03x = 8,346,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,346,070.08/3,099.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,693.12

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