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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.27, 4,649.24 and 1,344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.27, 4,649.24 and 1,344.46 is: 2,016.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.27 : 4,649.24 = 1,344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.27/4,649.24 = 1,344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.27x = 4,649.24 × 1,344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.27x = 6,250,717.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250,717.21/3,099.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.84

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