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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.43, 4,649.83 and 1,019.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.43, 4,649.83 and 1,019.35 is: 1,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.43 : 4,649.83 = 1,019.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.43/4,649.83 = 1,019.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.43x = 4,649.83 × 1,019.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.43x = 4,739,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739,810.02/3,099.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.25

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