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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.46, 4,275.86 and 1,840.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.46, 4,275.86 and 1,840.57 is: 2,539.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.46 : 4,275.86 = 1,840.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.46/4,275.86 = 1,840.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.46x = 4,275.86 × 1,840.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.46x = 7,870,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,870,019.64/3,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.16

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