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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.78, 4,275.77 and 2,037.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.78, 4,275.77 and 2,037.60 is: 2,810.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.78 : 4,275.77 = 2,037.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.78/4,275.77 = 2,037.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.78x = 4,275.77 × 2,037.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.78x = 8,712,298.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712,298.76/3,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.62

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