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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.26, 4,638.78 and 2,277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.26, 4,638.78 and 2,277.32 is: 3,408.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.26 : 4,638.78 = 2,277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.26/4,638.78 = 2,277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.26x = 4,638.78 × 2,277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.26x = 10,563,986.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,563,986.47/3,099.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.55

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