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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.84, 4,646.52 and 1,368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.84, 4,646.52 and 1,368.24 is: 2,050.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.84 : 4,646.52 = 1,368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.84/4,646.52 = 1,368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.84x = 4,646.52 × 1,368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.84x = 6,357,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,357,554.52/3,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.93

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