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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.10, 4,637.51 and 2,275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.10, 4,637.51 and 2,275.33 is: 3,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.10 : 4,637.51 = 2,275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.10/4,637.51 = 2,275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.10x = 4,637.51 × 2,275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.10x = 10,551,865.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,551,865.63/3,099.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.82

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