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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,100.53, 4,644.72 and 1,799.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,100.53, 4,644.72 and 1,799.27 is: 2,695.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,100.53 : 4,644.72 = 1,799.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,100.53/4,644.72 = 1,799.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,100.53x = 4,644.72 × 1,799.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,100.53x = 8,357,082.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,357,082.13/3,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.37

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