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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.05, 4,647.30 and 1,538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.05, 4,647.30 and 1,538.48 is: 2,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.05 : 4,647.30 = 1,538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.05/4,647.30 = 1,538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.05x = 4,647.30 × 1,538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.05x = 7,149,754.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149,754.87/3,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.08

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