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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.87, 4,649.36 and 1,019.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.87, 4,649.36 and 1,019.97 is: 1,529.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.87 : 4,649.36 = 1,019.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.87/4,649.36 = 1,019.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.87x = 4,649.36 × 1,019.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.87x = 4,742,202.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,202.62/3,099.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.81

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