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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.43, 4,637.49 and 1,845.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.43, 4,637.49 and 1,845.42 is: 2,761.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.43 : 4,637.49 = 1,845.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.43/4,637.49 = 1,845.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.43x = 4,637.49 × 1,845.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.43x = 8,558,116.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558,116.80/3,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,761.19

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