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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,492.82, 4,790.56 and 3,099.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,492.82, 4,790.56 and 3,099.16 is: 4,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,492.82 : 4,790.56 = 3,099.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,492.82/4,790.56 = 3,099.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,492.82x = 4,790.56 × 3,099.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,492.82x = 14,846,672.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,846,672.48/3,492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.63

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