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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,277.69, 4,524.76 and 2,099.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,277.69, 4,524.76 and 2,099.44 is: 2,898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,277.69 : 4,524.76 = 2,099.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,277.69/4,524.76 = 2,099.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,277.69x = 4,524.76 × 2,099.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,277.69x = 9,499,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,499,462.13/3,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,898.22

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