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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.25, 4,649.48 and 1,367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.25, 4,649.48 and 1,367.88 is: 2,052.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.25 : 4,649.48 = 1,367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.25/4,649.48 = 1,367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.25x = 4,649.48 × 1,367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.25x = 6,359,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,359,930.70/3,099.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.09

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