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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.72, 4,651.08 and 1,539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.72, 4,651.08 and 1,539.88 is: 2,310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.72 : 4,651.08 = 1,539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.72/4,651.08 = 1,539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.72x = 4,651.08 × 1,539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.72x = 7,162,105.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,162,105.07/3,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,310.57

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