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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.78, 4,649.27 and 1,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.78, 4,649.27 and 1,368 is: 2,051.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.78 : 4,649.27 = 1,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.78/4,649.27 = 1,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.78x = 4,649.27 × 1,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.78x = 6,360,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,194.52/3,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.82

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