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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.70, 4,276.19 and 1,840.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.70, 4,276.19 and 1,840.83 is: 2,539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.70 : 4,276.19 = 1,840.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.70/4,276.19 = 1,840.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.70x = 4,276.19 × 1,840.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.70x = 7,871,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871,727.40/3,099.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,539.51

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