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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.54, 4,648.32 and 1,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.54, 4,648.32 and 1,019.08 is: 1,528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.54 : 4,648.32 = 1,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.54/4,648.32 = 1,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.54x = 4,648.32 × 1,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.54x = 4,737,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,009.95/3,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.29

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