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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,323.51, 4,583.81 and 3,099.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,323.51, 4,583.81 and 3,099.95 is: 4,275.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,323.51 : 4,583.81 = 3,099.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,323.51/4,583.81 = 3,099.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,323.51x = 4,583.81 × 3,099.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,323.51x = 14,209,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,209,543.39/3,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.47

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