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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.28, 4,271.52 and 2,468.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.28, 4,271.52 and 2,468.56 is: 3,402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.28 : 4,271.52 = 2,468.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.28/4,271.52 = 2,468.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.28x = 4,271.52 × 2,468.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.28x = 10,544,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,544,503.41/3,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.24

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