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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.06, 4,650.87 and 2,279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.06, 4,650.87 and 2,279.58 is: 3,421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.06 : 4,650.87 = 2,279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.06/4,650.87 = 2,279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.06x = 4,650.87 × 2,279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.06x = 10,602,030.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602,030.23/3,099.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,421.05

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