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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,151.71, 4,729.68 and 1,099.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,151.71, 4,729.68 and 1,099.71 is: 1,650.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,151.71 : 4,729.68 = 1,099.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,151.71/4,729.68 = 1,099.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,151.71x = 4,729.68 × 1,099.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,151.71x = 5,201,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201,276.39/3,151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.30

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