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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.06, 4,635.63 and 2,865.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.06, 4,635.63 and 2,865.78 is: 4,286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.06 : 4,635.63 = 2,865.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.06/4,635.63 = 2,865.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.06x = 4,635.63 × 2,865.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.06x = 13,284,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,284,695.74/3,099.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,286.69

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