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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.74, 4,276.14 and 2,052.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.74, 4,276.14 and 2,052.68 is: 2,831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.74 : 4,276.14 = 2,052.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.74/4,276.14 = 2,052.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.74x = 4,276.14 × 2,052.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.74x = 8,777,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777,547.06/3,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,831.70

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