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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.84, 4,267.08 and 2,677.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.84, 4,267.08 and 2,677.62 is: 3,685.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.84 : 4,267.08 = 2,677.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.84/4,267.08 = 2,677.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.84x = 4,267.08 × 2,677.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.84x = 11,425,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,425,618.75/3,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.87

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