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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.16, 4,267.48 and 2,678.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.16, 4,267.48 and 2,678.76 is: 3,688.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.16 : 4,267.48 = 2,678.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.16/4,267.48 = 2,678.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.16x = 4,267.48 × 2,678.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.16x = 11,431,554.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,431,554.72/3,099.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,688.60

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