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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.36, 4,278.24 and 2,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.36, 4,278.24 and 2,051.76 is: 2,832.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.36 : 4,278.24 = 2,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.36/4,278.24 = 2,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.36x = 4,278.24 × 2,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.36x = 8,777,921.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777,921.70/3,099.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.17

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