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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.40, 4,277.05 and 1,920.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.40, 4,277.05 and 1,920.45 is: 2,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.40 : 4,277.05 = 1,920.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.40/4,277.05 = 1,920.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.40x = 4,277.05 × 1,920.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.40x = 8,213,860.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,213,860.67/3,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.15

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