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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.58, 4,638.98 and 2,544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.58, 4,638.98 and 2,544.26 is: 3,807.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.58 : 4,638.98 = 2,544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.58/4,638.98 = 2,544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.58x = 4,638.98 × 2,544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.58x = 11,802,789.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,802,789.21/3,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.87

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