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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,473.47, 4,795.63 and 3,099.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,473.47, 4,795.63 and 3,099.81 is: 4,279.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,473.47 : 4,795.63 = 3,099.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,473.47/4,795.63 = 3,099.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,473.47x = 4,795.63 × 3,099.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,473.47x = 14,865,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,865,541.83/3,473.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.74

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