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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.76, 4,650.18 and 1,640.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.76, 4,650.18 and 1,640.14 is: 2,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.76 : 4,650.18 = 1,640.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.76/4,650.18 = 1,640.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.76x = 4,650.18 × 1,640.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.76x = 7,626,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,626,946.23/3,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,460.50

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