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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.92, 4,277.66 and 1,840.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.92, 4,277.66 and 1,840.98 is: 2,540.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.92 : 4,277.66 = 1,840.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.92/4,277.66 = 1,840.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.92x = 4,277.66 × 1,840.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.92x = 7,875,086.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,875,086.51/3,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,540.42

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