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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.58, 4,276.73 and 1,841.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.58, 4,276.73 and 1,841.05 is: 2,540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.58 : 4,276.73 = 1,841.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.58/4,276.73 = 1,841.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.58x = 4,276.73 × 1,841.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.58x = 7,873,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,873,652.38/3,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.24

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