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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.84, 4,650.84 and 1,367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.84, 4,650.84 and 1,367.52 is: 2,051.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.84 : 4,650.84 = 1,367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.84/4,650.84 = 1,367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.84x = 4,650.84 × 1,367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.84x = 6,360,116.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,360,116.72/3,099.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.76

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