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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.63, 4,650.83 and 1,254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.63, 4,650.83 and 1,254.35 is: 1,882.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.63 : 4,650.83 = 1,254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.63/4,650.83 = 1,254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.63x = 4,650.83 × 1,254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.63x = 5,833,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833,785.73/3,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.09

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