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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.24, 4,278.96 and 2,154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.24, 4,278.96 and 2,154.72 is: 2,974.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.24 : 4,278.96 = 2,154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.24/4,278.96 = 2,154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.24x = 4,278.96 × 2,154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.24x = 9,219,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,219,960.69/3,099.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.91

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