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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.49, 4,275.79 and 2,052.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.49, 4,275.79 and 2,052.43 is: 2,831.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.49 : 4,275.79 = 2,052.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.49/4,275.79 = 2,052.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.49x = 4,275.79 × 2,052.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.49x = 8,775,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,775,759.67/3,099.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.36

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