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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,150.52, 4,726.42 and 1,099.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,150.52, 4,726.42 and 1,099.96 is: 1,650.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,150.52 : 4,726.42 = 1,099.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,150.52/4,726.42 = 1,099.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,150.52x = 4,726.42 × 1,099.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,150.52x = 5,198,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,872.94/3,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.16

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