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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.62, 4,648.44 and 1,019.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.62, 4,648.44 and 1,019.14 is: 1,528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.62 : 4,648.44 = 1,019.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.62/4,648.44 = 1,019.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.62x = 4,648.44 × 1,019.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.62x = 4,737,406.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,406.05/3,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.39

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