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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.11, 4,644.44 and 1,710.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.11, 4,644.44 and 1,710.38 is: 2,563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.11 : 4,644.44 = 1,710.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.11/4,644.44 = 1,710.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.11x = 4,644.44 × 1,710.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.11x = 7,943,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,943,738.34/3,099.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,563.24

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