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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.72, 4,650.12 and 2,776.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.72, 4,650.12 and 2,776.80 is: 4,165.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.72 : 4,650.12 = 2,776.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.72/4,650.12 = 2,776.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.72x = 4,650.12 × 2,776.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.72x = 12,912,453.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,912,453.22/3,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,165.68

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