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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.11, 4,650.93 and 1,456.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.11, 4,650.93 and 1,456.81 is: 2,186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.11 : 4,650.93 = 1,456.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.11/4,650.93 = 1,456.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.11x = 4,650.93 × 1,456.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.11x = 6,775,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,775,509.71/3,099.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.27

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