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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.86, 4,644.21 and 3,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.86, 4,644.21 and 3,034.26 is: 4,545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.86 : 4,644.21 = 3,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.86/4,644.21 = 3,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.86x = 4,644.21 × 3,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.86x = 14,091,740.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091,740.63/3,099.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,545.93

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