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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.78, 4,644.09 and 2,057.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.78, 4,644.09 and 2,057.31 is: 3,082.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.78 : 4,644.09 = 2,057.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.78/4,644.09 = 2,057.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.78x = 4,644.09 × 2,057.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.78x = 9,554,332.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,554,332.80/3,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.26

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