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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.53, 4,650.51 and 1,366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.53, 4,650.51 and 1,366.94 is: 2,050.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.53 : 4,650.51 = 1,366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.53/4,650.51 = 1,366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.53x = 4,650.51 × 1,366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.53x = 6,356,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,356,968.14/3,099.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.95

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