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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.28, 4,276.83 and 1,840.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.28, 4,276.83 and 1,840.77 is: 2,540.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.28 : 4,276.83 = 1,840.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.28/4,276.83 = 1,840.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.28x = 4,276.83 × 1,840.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.28x = 7,872,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,872,660.36/3,099.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.16

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