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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.99, 4,622.39 and 3,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.99, 4,622.39 and 3,061.74 is: 4,565.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.99 : 4,622.39 = 3,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.99/4,622.39 = 3,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.99x = 4,622.39 × 3,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.99x = 14,152,556.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152,556.36/3,099.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,565.36

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