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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.85, 4,614.65 and 3,083.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.85, 4,614.65 and 3,083.44 is: 4,590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.85 : 4,614.65 = 3,083.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.85/4,614.65 = 3,083.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.85x = 4,614.65 × 3,083.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.85x = 14,228,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,228,996.40/3,099.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,590.22

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