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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,110.49, 4,258.82 and 3,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,110.49, 4,258.82 and 3,099.56 is: 4,243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,110.49 : 4,258.82 = 3,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,110.49/4,258.82 = 3,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,110.49x = 4,258.82 × 3,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,110.49x = 13,200,454.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,200,454.57/3,110.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,243.85

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