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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.27, 4,648.87 and 759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.27, 4,648.87 and 759.28 is: 1,138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.27 : 4,648.87 = 759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.27/4,648.87 = 759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.27x = 4,648.87 × 759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.27x = 3,529,794.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,794.01/3,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.91

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