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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.23, 4,648.88 and 1,151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.23, 4,648.88 and 1,151.44 is: 1,727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.23 : 4,648.88 = 1,151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.23/4,648.88 = 1,151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.23x = 4,648.88 × 1,151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.23x = 5,352,891.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,352,891.17/3,099.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.17

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