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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.41, 4,651.27 and 1,367.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.41, 4,651.27 and 1,367.09 is: 2,051.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.41 : 4,651.27 = 1,367.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.41/4,651.27 = 1,367.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.41x = 4,651.27 × 1,367.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.41x = 6,358,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,358,678.03/3,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.58

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